REVIEW ON PHYTOCHEMICALS AND PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITY OF BALANITE AEGYPTIACA (DESERT DATE) FRUIT
AbstractBalanite aegyptiaca fruit is also known as Desert date traced under the family Zygophyllaceae. Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian subcontinent are all native habitats for this tree. Numerous studies have shown that the phytochemicals and extracts from desert dates have anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, antidiabetic, antioxidant, wound healing and antibacterial properties. Mesocarp of fruits, seeds, leaves, stem and root bark are the rich sources of saponins. Summarizing the research on various bioactive substances and the advantageous qualities of B. aegyptiaca is the aim of this review.
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B. R. Divya *, Vageesh Revadigar, T. Tamizh Mani, L. Shiju and T. Pavithra
Department of Pharmacognosy, Bharathi college of Pharmacy, Bhrathinagara, Maddur Taluk, Mandya, Karnataka, India.
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26 March 2025
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10.13040/IJPSR.0975-8232.IJP.12(4).288-93
30 April 2025
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