Citrullus colocynthis (Bitter-apple): a comprehensive review on general properties, biological activities, phenolic and chemical contents

Plants display several biological activities as a result of the production of various chemicals inside their metabolic processes. In recent times, the growing prevalence of alternative medicine uses has elevated the significance of plants. The present work aimed to assess the biological activities,...

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Main Authors: Mustafa SEVİNDİK, Imran UYSAL, Emre SEVINDIK, Tetiana KRUPODOROVA, Oğuzhan KOÇER, Orhan ÜNAL
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Published: Society of Land Measurements and Cadastre from Transylvania (SMTCT) 2024-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.notulaebiologicae.ro/index.php/nsb/article/view/12202
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description Plants display several biological activities as a result of the production of various chemicals inside their metabolic processes. In recent times, the growing prevalence of alternative medicine uses has elevated the significance of plants. The present work aimed to assess the biological activities, phenolic and chemical compositions, applicability, mineral composition, and overall characteristics of Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad. as documented in existing literature. Literature study revealed that it possesses significant antioxidant, antibacterial, and anticancer properties. Furthermore, it has been observed that it may serve as a potential reservoir for the minerals documented inside its structure. It is also thought to be an important source, especially in terms of potassium. From this perspective, it became evident that the fruit components of the plant, in particular, could serve as a significant natural resource for promoting health.
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spelling doaj-art-e37ea45b90ca44e29a2ea48cb7a47b552024-12-20T17:02:27ZengSociety of Land Measurements and Cadastre from Transylvania (SMTCT)Notulae Scientia Biologicae2067-32642024-12-0116410.55779/nsb16412202Citrullus colocynthis (Bitter-apple): a comprehensive review on general properties, biological activities, phenolic and chemical contentsMustafa SEVİNDİK0Imran UYSAL1Emre SEVINDIK2Tetiana KRUPODOROVA3Oğuzhan KOÇER4Orhan ÜNAL5University of Osmaniye Korkut Ata, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Department of Biology, Osmaniye; Western Caspian University, Department of Life Sciences, BakuUniversity of Osmaniye Korkut Ata, Bahçe Vocational School, Department of Food Processing, OsmaniyeDepartment of Agricultural Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, AydınInstitute of Food Biotechnology and Genomics, National Academy of Sciences of UkraineOsmaniye Korkut Ata University, Vocational School of Health Services, Department of Pharmacy Services, OsmaniyeAkdeniz University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, Antalya Plants display several biological activities as a result of the production of various chemicals inside their metabolic processes. In recent times, the growing prevalence of alternative medicine uses has elevated the significance of plants. The present work aimed to assess the biological activities, phenolic and chemical compositions, applicability, mineral composition, and overall characteristics of Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad. as documented in existing literature. Literature study revealed that it possesses significant antioxidant, antibacterial, and anticancer properties. Furthermore, it has been observed that it may serve as a potential reservoir for the minerals documented inside its structure. It is also thought to be an important source, especially in terms of potassium. From this perspective, it became evident that the fruit components of the plant, in particular, could serve as a significant natural resource for promoting health. https://www.notulaebiologicae.ro/index.php/nsb/article/view/12202Abu Jahl’s melonantimicrobialantioxidantcolocynthmedicinal plantsphenolics
spellingShingle Mustafa SEVİNDİK
Imran UYSAL
Emre SEVINDIK
Tetiana KRUPODOROVA
Oğuzhan KOÇER
Orhan ÜNAL
Citrullus colocynthis (Bitter-apple): a comprehensive review on general properties, biological activities, phenolic and chemical contents
Notulae Scientia Biologicae
Abu Jahl’s melon
antimicrobial
antioxidant
colocynth
medicinal plants
phenolics
title Citrullus colocynthis (Bitter-apple): a comprehensive review on general properties, biological activities, phenolic and chemical contents
title_full Citrullus colocynthis (Bitter-apple): a comprehensive review on general properties, biological activities, phenolic and chemical contents
title_fullStr Citrullus colocynthis (Bitter-apple): a comprehensive review on general properties, biological activities, phenolic and chemical contents
title_full_unstemmed Citrullus colocynthis (Bitter-apple): a comprehensive review on general properties, biological activities, phenolic and chemical contents
title_short Citrullus colocynthis (Bitter-apple): a comprehensive review on general properties, biological activities, phenolic and chemical contents
title_sort citrullus colocynthis bitter apple a comprehensive review on general properties biological activities phenolic and chemical contents
topic Abu Jahl’s melon
antimicrobial
antioxidant
colocynth
medicinal plants
phenolics
url https://www.notulaebiologicae.ro/index.php/nsb/article/view/12202
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