PJB-2023-434
Medicinal importance of Phoenix dactylifera Review
ALI ZEESHAN
Abstract
Phoenix dactylifera, or date palm, is a culturally important fruit commodity that has been farmed for ages, particularly in arid parts of the eastern Mediterranean region and North Africa. Date palms thrive in arid conditions and yield a variety of date fruits that are cultural and religiously significant in many cultures. There are countless date palm types, and global annual date output presently outpaces 8 million tonnes. Throughout history, dates have been an essential source of healthy sustenance for people. Dates are nutrient-dense, containing beneficial amines, dietary cellulose fibres, nutritional substances, carbohydrates, and omega-6 fatty acids are all found in meat. Extracts and derived products like date seed oil and powder also have nutritional value. Dates exhibit diverse bioactivities including cytotoxicity against cancer cells, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and cholesterol-lowering properties based on their phytochemical composition.Date byproducts represent potential added value. Applications exist for date seeds as an ingredient in beverages, oils, and nutraceuticals. Investing in extraction and production methods could transform agricultural waste into useful products. Further research should examine the functional nutrition, medicinal applications, and phytochemical variability across cultivars. Dates are a versatile fruit warranting further study for their rich history, nutrition, and health benefits.
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