Custard Apple (Annona squamosa L.): Exploring its Health Benefits and Medicinal Properties
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Custard apple (Annona squamosa L.), a tropical fruit known for its sweet and creamy pulp, has been traditionally valued for its taste, health benefits, and medicinal properties. Rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, custard apple significantly enhance immune function, improve digestion, and promotes cardiovascular health. The fruit exhibits potent anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and anticancer properties, Primarly attributed to its bioactive compounds such as acetogenins, flavonoids, and alkaloids. Additionally, it has been used in traditional medicine to treat conditions like dysentery, diarrhea, and respiratory issues. The present review delves into the nutritional profile, phytochemical composition, and therapeutic potential of custard apples, emphasising their significance in contemporary healthcare and the need for additional research in the fields of pharmacology and nutraceuticals.
Authors: Dharmendra Kumar Gautam, Vishvajeet Singh, Sachin Kumar Singh, Pratik Tiwari, Prabakaran S, Sameer Verma, Shivangi Tripathy, Suraj Luthra, Ritik Chawla
Institutions: Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry
Language: English
Subfield: Biochemistry
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4403543149