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• Published Subscription Review Article 29 Mar 2025

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

  By Mansi D. Patil, Hitendra S. Patil, S.P. Pawar, Roshan M Chaudhari, Rahul B.Lovhare, Mohini P. Patil

  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 …

  Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 92–101 Read article →