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

Authors

  • Mustafa SEVİNDİK University of Osmaniye Korkut Ata, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Department of Biology, Osmaniye; Western Caspian University, Department of Life Sciences, Baku (TR)
  • Imran UYSAL University of Osmaniye Korkut Ata, Bahçe Vocational School, Department of Food Processing, Osmaniye (TR)
  • Emre SEVINDIK Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Aydın (TR) https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2423-5176
  • Tetiana KRUPODOROVA Institute of Food Biotechnology and Genomics, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (UA)
  • Oğuzhan KOÇER Osmaniye Korkut Ata University, Vocational School of Health Services, Department of Pharmacy Services, Osmaniye (TR)
  • Orhan ÜNAL Akdeniz University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, Antalya (TR)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55779/nsb16412202

Keywords:

Abu Jahl’s melon, antimicrobial, antioxidant, colocynth, medicinal plants, phenolics

Abstract

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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Tetiana KRUPODOROVA, Institute of Food Biotechnology and Genomics, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine

 

    

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SEVİNDİK, M., UYSAL, I., SEVINDIK, E., KRUPODOROVA, T., KOÇER, O., & ÜNAL, O. (2024). Citrullus colocynthis (Bitter-apple): a comprehensive review on general properties, biological activities, phenolic and chemical contents. Notulae Scientia Biologicae, 16(4), 12202. https://doi.org/10.55779/nsb16412202

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