article · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
This review consolidates published literature on the phytochemistry and pharmacognosy of Artocarpus heterophyllus, commonly known as jackfruit. Data gathered across major scientific databases shows that different parts of the plant, including the roots, bark, leaves, and fruit, are rich in valuable secondary metabolites. These bioactive compounds include flavonoids, terpenoids, steroids, phenols, prenylflavones, glycosides, saponins, alkaloids, and tannins. These chemical constituents underpin the extensive use of the plant in traditional systems of medicine to manage multiple ailments. Across the surveyed studies, the species demonstrates a broad range of biological activities, notably antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anticariogenic, antifungal, antineoplastic, and hypoglycaemic properties. The gathered evidence particularly highlights the potential of the plant as an interesting candidate for advanced anthelminthic applications.
Traditional medicine often relies on plant species whose therapeutic qualities require systematic scientific validation. By compiling existing research on Artocarpus heterophyllus, this synthesis documents the active compounds and biological activities that support traditional healing practices, pointing towards specific areas, such as parasite treatment, where the plant could offer health benefits.
The plant provides a starting material for potential therapeutic developments, particularly anthelminthic treatments, as well as antimicrobial and hypoglycaemic formulations. Potential users would include pharmaceutical and natural product researchers. However, because this is an early-stage literature review rather than direct experimental testing or product formulation, any real-world commercialisation remains distant from immediate market use.
AI-generated from the published abstract. Always read the original work before citing.
The aim of this mini-review was to collect data obtained from various studies carried out by different authors concerning the phytochemistry and pharmacognosy of <em>Artocarpus heterophyllus</em> Lam. This review has been compiled using references from major databases such as PubMed, PubMed Central, Science Direct and Google scholar. An extensive survey of literature revealed that <em>Artocarpus heterophyllus</em> Lam. is a good source of health promoting secondary metabolites such as flavonoids, terpenoids, steroids, phenols, prenylflavones, glycosides, saponins, alkaloids and tannins. Due to the presence of these metabolites, this species may have wonderful applications (like anthelminthic properties).The bark, roots, leaves, and fruit are attributed with diverse medicinal properties and are used in various traditional and folk systems of medicine to treat a range of ailments. This plant possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anticariogenic, antifungal, antineoplastic, hypoglycemic properties and many others. The results of this review make <em>A. heterophyllus </em>an interesting candidate for advanced anthelminthic properties.
This page summarises published work. The authoritative version sits with the publisher.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.1019850
Is something wrong with this record? Report it or request removal.
Discussion
Have you built on this work, tried to replicate it, or seen it applied in practice? Share what you know. Verified researchers and MARATTO™ domain experts can open a discussion, and any member can reply. Contributions are reviewed before they appear.
No discussion yet. Open the first thread.
New to MARATTO™? Create a free account.
