Title: Bioactive Compounds of Soursop (Annona muricata L.) Fruit
Abstract: Soursop (Annona muricata) belongs to the family Annonaceae and is widely distributed and commercially cultivated in tropical and subtropical climates around the world. The stem, leaves, roots, fruits, seeds, peel, and pulp of soursop have been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of diverse ailments. Most of the beneficial activities in human health are attributed to the presence of bioactive compounds (BC) with several in vitro and in vivo biological activities, including anti-inflammatory, antitumoral, and analgesic effects. This chapter focuses on nutritional quality, traditional uses, and the bioactive compounds from A. muricata fruit and their relation with biological activities.
Publication Year: 2020
Publication Date: 2020-01-01
Language: en
Type: book-chapter
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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