Chrysophyllum cainito: A Tropical Fruit with Multiple Health Benefits
Joint Authors
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-02-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Chrysophyllum cainito is a tropical fruit tree with multiple benefits to human health.
C.
cainito possesses strong antioxidant properties either in vitro or in vivo.
Extracts from the leaves, stem bark, fruits, peel, pulp, or seed of C.
cainito are promising candidates in traditional medicine for curing diabetes and fighting against bacterial, fungal, and viral infections.
C.
cainito leaf extract alone or in a complex formula exhibits anti-inflammatory responses by reducing hypersensitivity, acts as inflammatory markers, and has antinociceptive effects.
The leaf extract also increases wound healing speed and assists in regulating fat uptake.
In addition, the C.
cainito fruit shows anticancer activity against osteosarcoma.
In conclusion, the aerial parts of C.
cainito have strong beneficial biological effects on human health.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Doan, Hau V.& Le, Thao P.. 2020. Chrysophyllum cainito: A Tropical Fruit with Multiple Health Benefits. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1157201
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Doan, Hau V.& Le, Thao P.. Chrysophyllum cainito: A Tropical Fruit with Multiple Health Benefits. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1157201
American Medical Association (AMA)
Doan, Hau V.& Le, Thao P.. Chrysophyllum cainito: A Tropical Fruit with Multiple Health Benefits. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1157201
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1157201