Suitability Evaluation of Phytochemical Screening and Anti-nutritional, Phytochemistry and Antibacterial Activity of Prunus armeniaca fruits L.

Prunus armeniaca commonly known as Apricot Wild Himalayan Cherry is a medium sized deciduous tree, belonging to the family Rosaceae, Subfamily: Amygdaloideae. It is one of multipurpose species which is used as a medicinal plant in Himalayan region. The plant is acclaimed for significant medicinal importance in the traditional system of medicines and used in several Ayurvedic formulations. Its efficacy has been also recognized by the modern system of medicine. The plant has been extensively investigated for its phytochemical constituents and a considerable number of chemical constituents of diverse classes including steroids, terpenoids, flavonoids, polyphenolics, glycosides, etc. have been reported from different parts of the plant. Phytochemistry studies have revealed antibacterial, diuretic, BPH protective, antioxidant activities of the plant. However, despite wide-ranging chemical composition, and traditional medicinal investigation of the plant is limited. This review is an attempt to present a comprehensive summary of traditional uses, ethnomedicinal value, phytochemical, pharmacological, and toxicological aspects of the plant.