A Review on Pharmacological Actions of Artocarpus lacoocha Roxb.

Botanical, Chemical and Pharmacological Properties of Artocarpus lakoocha (Monkey Fruit): A Review

“…It is worthy of mentioning that monkey fruit represents medicinal properties, including antidiarrheal, anti-glycation, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antibacterial, cytotoxic activity, insecticidal, pancreatic lipase inhibitory activity (Gautam and Patel, 2014). Moreover, it is also being stated that the incorporation of monkey fruit with goat milk and herbs can cure diseases like arthritic swelling, prevention of skin diseases, wound cleaning and dysentery (Vanajakshi et al 2016). In another report, phytooxyresvertrol was obtained from monkey fruit studied for antioxidant and anti-glycation activities.…”

“…However, ripe fruits are also used in the preparation of sauces, beverages and chutney in the few parts of North India. Also, tribal parts of Eastern India use monkey fruit extract or whole with goat milk to prepare medicine to combat diarrhea and other stomach disorder (Vanajakshi et al 2016). In a report by Krishnamurthy and Sarla (2013), valueadded products were developed from monkey fruit such as powder, juice, sambhar, pappad, hulli and some local dishes, including fish curry and chicken curry.…”

“…The unripe fruit, which has hot sensational character and sour taste, turn tangy-sweet upon ripening, which makes it unique than other fruits. In general, raw fruits have the potential to cause blood complaint, tridosa impotency and loss of appetite (Vanajakshi et al 2016).…”