ABSTRACT

Punica granatum L. (Pomegranate) belonging to the family Punicaceae known to have several medicinal uses in different systems of medicine. The parts of Punica granatum plant such as seeds, peels, flowers, juice and leaves contain potent bioactive compounds which are useful in numerous diseases including gastrointestinal, cardiovascular and endocrine diseases. The juice and seed of Punica granatum has potential role in hepatoprotective injury. It has potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, anticancer, antiviral, antimicrobial, antidiabetic and biopharmaceutical properties. It also has protective role in skin damage, male infertility and in various neurodegenerative diseases. The Present review outlines about different therapeutic uses and phytochemistry of Pomegranate (Punica granatum) based on the reported research studies and it involves summarized current research using various phytoconstituents and pharmacological approaches. Keywords: Phytochemistry, Polyphenols, Pharmacological applications
Publication date: 01/01/2024

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2024/13.1.7666