A Panoramic Review on Ethnomedicinal, Therapeutic, Phytochemical, and Advance Attributes of the Genus Ziziphus Mill., Native to Pakistan
June 2023
in “
Ethnobotany research and applications
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TLDR The review concludes that the Ziziphus species, especially jujube, may promote hair growth and have various health benefits, warranting more research.
The review highlights the genus Ziziphus, native to Pakistan, which includes six species known for their diverse applications in food, medicine, and other industries. An extensive literature survey was conducted using various databases to compile information on these species up to 2022. The species are traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat ailments such as fever, skin infections, and diabetes. Phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, terpenoids, and organic acids, which contribute to their wide range of biological activities, including anticancer, antimicrobial, anti-hair fall, and anti-diabetic properties. The review concludes that Ziziphus species, particularly jujube, have potential hair growth effects due to their nutritional and pharmacological properties, and it suggests the need for further research to explore these uses scientifically.
