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AN OVERVIEW: PHARMACOGNOSTIC, PHYTOCHEMICALS AND PHARMACOLOGICAL PROFILE OF "FIG OPUNTIA FRUIT"
S. Harshini*, K. Hariprakash and N. Pavithra
ABSTRACT Aim: This review emphasize on the pharmacognostic, phytochemical and pharmacological profile of "Fig opuntia fruit". Method: All the available information on fig opuntia were collected from published articles. Report: According to this article reports related to scientific evidence, Opuntia species is used for various treatment. Crude extract of fig opntia juice are reported to contain (+) -aromadendrin, taxifolin, kaempferol, quercetin, beta-carotene, neoxanthin, beta-cyanin, vitamin-C, E, K, riboflavin, thiamine, betahsitosterol, stigamasterol, opuntisterol, fatty acids, sugars, essential and non essential amino acids, dietary fibers and some minerals, ect. Which are broadly used for therapeutic purpose. Conclusion: This article summarizes that opuntia fruit is pharmacologically active and it is used for treatment of various ailments. Keywords: Prickly pear, aromadendrin, taxifolin, Opuntia humifusa, anti-diabetic. [Download Article] [Download Certifiate] |