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VOL. 9, ISSUE 1 (2022)
Potentiality of adaptable monkey jack fruit (Artocarpus lakoocha roxb.): A review of its phytochemistry and pharmacology
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Sukhraj Punar, Abhilasha Chaudhary, Monika Chamoli, Manisha Choudhary, Raaz K Maheshwari
Abstract
The tree of money jack fruit is mostly known for its wood and edible fruits due to its incomparable nutraceutical properties. The edible f ruit pulp is believed to act as a tonic for the liver. This fruit is capable of offering numerous inhibitory factors such as antibacterial, antitubercular, antiviral, antifungal, antiplatelet and antiarthritic activities and consumption of this fruit reduces the risk of no-communicable diseases like cancer, CHD, neurodegenerative ailments. The fruit contains artocarpin, β-amyrin acetate and lupeol acetate having a potential antihyperglycemic and hypolipidemic effects that could be used as a lead compound for production of effective in diabetes and atherosclerosis medicine. Seeds also contain a lectin ‘agglutinin’ which exhibit anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anticancer and anti-HIV properties. Monkey jack fruit is excellent source of ascorbic acid, β-carotene, and also a good source of Na, K, Fe, Cu, Mn and P. Tree bark containing 8.5% tannin is chewed like betel nut, and is also used to treat skin ailments. It yields a durable fiber good for cordage. Raw fruits and male flower spike (acidic and astringent) are utilized in pickles and chutney (sauce). The wood and roots yield a lavish color dye. Lakoocha seeds and milky latex are purgative. Studies showed that it has valuable pharmacological properties and used as many medicinal products. In this review paper, authors discussed the nutritional values and medicinal benefits and traditional uses of Monkey Jack fruit.
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Sukhraj Punar, Abhilasha Chaudhary, Monika Chamoli, Manisha Choudhary, Raaz K Maheshwari "Potentiality of adaptable monkey jack fruit (<em>Artocarpus lakoocha</em> roxb.): A review of its phytochemistry and pharmacology". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 9, Issue 1, 2022, Pages 1-5
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