From Seeds to Remedies: Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Selected Medicinal Plants of Annona genus (A. squamosa, A. reticulata, and A. muricata)

Both conventional and modern medicine rely on traditional herbs due to their medicinal effectiveness and low side effects. Some of these, like Annona species, are used as food because their fruits are edible, and scientists have shown that they contain many bioactive substances, such as alkaloids, peptides, lectins, acetogenins, isoquinalones, and volatile oils. These molecules emphasize their pharmacological relevance and help explain the therapeutic actions of plants. The goal of this review is to look at the medicinal potential of Annona species, especially Annona squamosa, A. reticulata, and A. muricata. These species have a lot of useful medical properties, such as the ability to fight diabetes, bacteria, cancer, fungi, blood vessel growth, seizures, inflammation, and blood vessel relaxation. This review combines the traditional use, phytochemical composition, and therapeutic qualities of these species using current information. Methodologies used in this review comprise a thorough analysis of scientific studies concerning the Annona species and present literature. Among other health advantages, the main findings show that the bioactive chemicals in these plants can help collagen and elastin synthesis, lower oxidative stress, and increase skin moisture. The main findings of this research highlight the great therapeutic value of Annona species, offering natural solutions for the management and treatment of many diseases. By stressing the two advantages of these plants that they satisfy demand for more efficient treatments and help to solve the growing issue of drug resistance this work improves the field. Moreover, it highlights the important part Annona species play in both conventional and modern medicine, therefore opening the path for the creation of fresh plant-based medicinal agents.