Abstract
Phoenix dactylifera L. (Ajwa date) is a natural plant that belongs to the Arecaceae family and consumed as a fruit. It is cultured all over the world especially in desert areas like Arab regions and has nutritional significance and pharmacological values. P. dactylifera L. dominates itself from other dates because of its enrichment in dietary fibers, vitamins, minerals and sugars. The study exhibits that P. dactylifera L. contains certain phytochemicals including phenols and flavonoids which act as antimicrobial agents. The distinctive profile of phytochemicals in P. dactylifera L.is the reason for its frequent use as a medicinal plant. In vivo and in vitro studies have been performed to understand the complete nature of P. dactylifera L. This review article gives an overview of the nutritional significance, pharmacological actions, life stages and phytochemical mechanism of P. dactylifera L.
Highlights
Despite the availability of advance technologies in medical science, patients face the problem of protracted hospitalization
This review focused on the current understanding of the antimicrobial activity of Ajwa pits
A study conducted on the antiviral activity of the acetonic extract of the pits of Phoenix dactylifera L. against pseudomonas phage shows that antiviral activity occurred by the binding of pseudomonas phage to date pits Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of < 10 μg/ml
Summary
Despite the availability of advance technologies in medical science, patients face the problem of protracted hospitalization. Phytochemicals are the key components of the antimicrobial activity of medicinal plants. They are used to develop new drugs and are applied mostly to prevent pathologies [6]. Date palm is among the best natural yeilds It is recognized as Phoenix dactylifera, which is a commercial crop. Around 5000 varieties of dates are cultivated in various countries of the world [8] Natural products such as dates are not costly and people can use them for the treatment of various disorders, [9]. Demonstrated its antistress properties [13] Each part of this plant is important for beneficial uses that makes it favorable medicinally and commercially. The fruit has a round shape with a white color The fruit is green colored, young and elongated [19]
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