Passiflora Edulis: Phytochemical Analysis and Pharmacological Aspects
The passion fruit, Passiflora edulis, has a variety of pharmacological properties. The rationale for this plant's use as a home remedy is its therapeutic qualities. Among Passiflora edulis, the Passifloraceae is the largest family. Passion Fruits are utilized as a variety of items. The entire plant, including the fruits, has many medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-tumor, analgesic, and antioxidant properties. Numerous useful chemical constituents are also present, including volatile oil, flavonoids, lipids, triterpenoids, aldehydes, ketones, tridecanone, palmitic acid, stearic acid, linolic acid, quercetic, apigenin, and vitexin. These chemical constituents have a variety of pharmacological applications. The physiochemical characteristics, nutritional values, pharmacological and biological activities, and possible applications in marketing are all authenticated by this review. Passiflora edulis, or passion fruit, is a unique climbing vine. Passion fruit is presently farmed all over the world as an edible fruit for the food industry, having originated in South America. Traditional medicine in South America and other nations has made extensive use of it to treat bronchitis, asthma, anxiety, sleeplessness, and urinary tract infections. Different extracts of P. edulis contain flavonoids, alkaloids, cyanogenic chemicals, glycosides, vitamins, minerals, and terpenoid compounds as their main phytoconstituents.The tropical vine Passiflora edulis is widely cultivated for both its therapeutic and scrumptious fruits. It has been discovered that the seeds of this fruit, which is typically thrown away, are rich in protein, dietary fiber, phytochemicals, and vital minerals. Reviewing the literature on the phytochemical makeup and medicinal use of Passiflora edulis seeds is the aim of this study. The seeds themselves may have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and antioxidant qualities, making them potentially therapeutic. Research has been done on the seeds' potential for treating illnesses, making organic sunscreen, and using them in medications, cosmetics, and skin care products. The medical application of Passiflora edulis seeds is well supported by these investigations. But further study is needed. Nevertheless, additional investigation is required to identify a particular candidate molecule that may be beneficial in next medication formulations. According to this study, more investigation into the pharmacological characteristics of Passiflora edulis seeds is necessary in order to create a novel medicinal chemical that may be applied to the treatment of illnesses or employed in cosmetic products.
Publication Details
- Journal
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Published
- 2025-04-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15208911
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.91