Estimation of antimicrobial and anticancer properties from pomegranate leaves
priya durai durai
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Abstract
Punica granatum (Pomegranate) which belongs to the Punicaceae family mostly found in the tropical and subtropical areas and in the Mediterranean region 16, in ancient days it was found in Southeast Asia which is having therapeutic properties like anticancer, antimicrobial, and antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties. The main aim of the review is to study the extraction of pomegranate leaves and to estimate their antimicrobial and anticancer properties. In recent days in silico method is also used to estimate the antimicrobial activities of pomegranate. The Pomegranate extract contains polyphenols contains antioxidant activity showing the benefits of cancer supplementation. The chemical composition that is present in the pomegranate is also used in the treatment of inflammation and cancer. Bioactive compounds of P. granatum are applied in the field of the food industry, medicine, cosmetics, and pharmacy. Pomegranate leaves are a good source of tannins, flavonoids, and phenolic acids. In future research, pomegranate has been used for drug discovery to treat various ailments.
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