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Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy Review Article

Hidden Gems of Dragon Fruit: Its Role in Pharmacognosy and Therapeutics

  1. Mansi D. Patil Department of pharmaceuties, P. S. G. V. P. Mandal's college of pharmacy, shahada
  2. Hitendra S. Patil Department of pharmaceuties, P. S. G. V. P. Mandal's college of pharmacy, shahada
  3. S.P. Pawar Department of Pharmacy, P. S. G. V. P. Mandal's college of pharmacy, shahada
  4. Roshan M Chaudhari Department of pharmaceuties, P. S. G. V. P. Mandal's college of pharmacy, shahada
  5. Rahul B.Lovhare Department of pharmaceutical chemistry, P.S.G.V.P.Mandal's College of pharmacy, shahada
  6. Mohini P. Patil Department of pharmaceuties, P. S. G. V. P. Mandal's college of pharmacy, shahada

Abstract

The Cactaceae family includes the medicinal plant Hylocereus spp., also known as dragon fruit. The skin’s unique morphology, which reflects the body’s oval form, is characteristic of dragon fruit. Dry conditions are ideal for dragon fruit growth. Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya, is a fantastic functional food that has attracted attention recently due to its numerous therapeutic benefits, including antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-microbial, hepatoprotective, and anti-hyperlipidemic properties. It also offers nutraceutical benefits because of its prebiotic activity. Additionally, it demonstrates anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-anemia, wound healing, and microvascular protective qualities. Many phytoconstituents that can be extracted from peels, seeds, and meat parts, including polyphenols, pigments, flavonols, palmatic acids, isopenoids, steroids, vitamins, carbohydrates, minerals, and roughage, have contributed to these therapeutic benefits. The largest variety of crops is reportedly grown in India. Dragon fruit is no different. Dragon fruit is ideal in Maharashtra and certain regions of Gujarat and Rajasthan. It has been discovered that a dragon fruit-producing company is a feasible source of food, money, and jobs. The restricted number of commercial producers of dragon fruit is predicted to contribute to the high marketability of the product in the local market.

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