Abstract :
An overview of the phytochemical and pharmacological characteristics of six different but valuable plant species is given here: drumstick (Moringa oleifera), ash gourd (Benincasa hispida), jamun (Syzygium cumini), kanuga (Pongamia pinnata), custard apple (Annona squamosa), and coco (Theobroma cacao). Their taxonomic diversity notwithstanding, they are all a collection of bioactive compounds with proven therapeutic and nutritional value. These plants include active ingredients including flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, polyphenols, and vital vitamins and minerals, according to the study. Flavonoids and furanoflavones in Pongamia pinnata (Kanuga) seeds are most well-known for their antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It is the unique acetogenin chemicals that give Annona squamosa its potent antioxidant and antidiabetic properties. Syzygium cumini (Jamun) is well known for its powerful antidiabetic and cardioprotective actions, majorly owing to anthocyanins, ellagic acid, and jamboline. Benincasa hispida (Ash Gourd) is prized for its cooling, diuretic, and nootropic action, being abundant in triterpenes and vitamins. Moringa oleifera (Drumstick) is touted as a nutritional powerhouse with leaves and pods holding high concentrations of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants such as quercetin and chlorogenic acid. Last but not least, Theobroma cacao (Coco) seeds are a worldwide valued source of polyphenols, particularly flavanols, with cardiovascular and cognitive health-promoting effects. Together, this set of plants emphasizes the tremendous potential of natural products in functional food, nutraceuticals, and as leads towards new drugs, where additional investigation into how they work and how to use them sustainably is warranted.
Keyword :
Phytochemicals, Bioactive compounds, Pharmacological activities, Antioxidant, Antidiabetic, Nutraceuticals, Medicinal plants, Functional food, Flavonoids, Polyphenols