Ziziphus: A Prospective Multi-Application Fruit Tree

The review paper from 2014 highlighted the Ziziphus species as a valuable plant with multiple applications in human health and commercial demand. It was noted for its medicinal properties, including analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-aging, anti-tumor, and antioxidant effects. The plant contained various phytochemicals and was used in treating conditions like cancer, diabetes, jaundice, diarrhea, ulcers, and fevers. Additionally, Ziziphus was used in folk medicine for hypertonias, anemia, nephritis, and nervous diseases. Its fruits and roots were used for sunstroke, healing cuts, and gastrointestinal infections. The plant also had applications in cosmetics, food preservation, and tonics, with its oil promoting hair growth. Ziziphus was particularly suitable for arid regions due to its drought resistance.