: Applications in the Pharmacy and Food Industry.

Plants (Basel)

Department of Physics and Biophysics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Varna, 9002 Varna, Bulgaria.

Published: September 2024

has been used since ancient times in traditional Eastern medicine. It is widely cultivated in numerous countries between the tropical and temperate climatic zones due to its high ecological plasticity and resilience to adverse weather. The different classes of chemical compounds contained in the plant are the reason for its medicinal properties. Research shows that every part of , the leaves, fruits and seeds, demonstrate therapeutic properties. This review focuses on the chemical composition in order to establish the relationship between the plant and its clinical use. Various biological effects are summarized and discussed: anticancer, anti-inflammatory, immunostimulating, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, gastrointestinal, etc. Apart from medicinal uses, the fruits of are edible and used in fresh and dried form. This literature review reveals possible medical applications of and its great potential for improving the diet of people in areas where the plant is abundant.

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