Taxonomic revision of the family Punicaceae

2017 ◽  
Vol 48 ◽  
pp. 110-117
Author(s):  
N. P. Stepanyan-Gandilyan
Keyword(s):  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Punica Granatum ◽  
Morphological Features ◽  
Separate Genus ◽  
Socotra Island ◽  
The Family ◽  
Punica Granatum L

The issues of the taxonomy of the olygotypic family Punicaceae Bercht. et J. Presl are concerned. The study of the family in 2005–2017 indicates that the differences between two species Punica granatum L. and P. protopunica Balf. f. are insufficient to treat P. protopunica, an endemic of the Socotra Island, as a separate genus. The range of the variability of morphological features and caryological data suggest advisability to preserve the both species in the genus Punica L. The family Punicaceae, in its turn, is often considered as the subfamily Punicoideae Luerss. within the family Lythraceae J. St.-Hil. The necessity to preserve Punicaceae in the range of family is determined by its distinction in the combination of several important morphological features (such as structure of fruits, seeds, position of the cotyledons, etc.) from the members of relative families.

scholarly journals A review on potential therapeutic properties of Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.)

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
H R Puneeth ◽  
S S P Chandra
Keyword(s):  
Indian Subcontinent ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Punica Granatum ◽  
Skin Damage ◽  
Inhibitory Effects ◽  
The Family ◽  
Therapeutic Properties ◽  
The Rich ◽  
Antibacterial And Antifungal ◽  
Punica Granatum L

Pomegranate (Punica granatum L. formerly in Punicaceae family) considered to be super food worldwide, belongs to the family Lythraceae. It is primarily cultivated in the Middle East, north and tropical Africa, the Indian subcontinent, Asia and Latin America. The medicinal potential of pomegranate is extensively mentioned in the ancient literature and also used in different system of medicines for a variety of ailments. The chemical constituents of pomegranate have increased the research concern of this fruit in the current years. It includes a variety of bioactive compounds such as quercetin, ellagic acid, punicalagin, pedunculagin, tannic acid, anthocyanins, rutin, catechin and polyphenols. These components of pomegranate possess antioxidant, neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, anti-angiogenic, anticancerous, anti-mutagenic, cytoprotective, cardiovascular protective, anti-diabetic, anti-ulcerogenic, hepatoprotective, antibacterial and antifungal potentials. It can enhance the male fertility and also protect from the UV induced skin damage. Furthermore, it also illustrate the inhibitory effects on vital metabolic enzymes, stimulate cell differentiation and toxicological properties. The pomegranate also impedes with numerous signalling pathways, which include Bax, Bcl-X, Bad, ERK1/2, JNK, PI3K/AKT, mTOR, PI3K, MAPK and P38. The present review will extensively discuss the above properties of pomegranate and its extracts, supporting the rich nutritive and healthy advantages of the fruit belonging to the monogeneric family.

PHYTOCHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS, ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY AND ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY OF POMEGRANATE (PUNICA GRANATUM L.) FRUIT PEEL EXTRACT

2019 ◽  
pp. 7-14
Author(s):  
Hai Trieu Ly ◽  
Tuan Anh Vo ◽  
Viet Hong Phong Nguyen ◽  
Thi My Sa Pham ◽  
Bich Thao Lam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Gallic Acid ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Punica Granatum ◽  
Acute Oral Toxicity ◽  
Oral Toxicity ◽  
Fruit Peel ◽  
Total Polyphenol ◽  
Punica Granatum L

Background: The natural antioxidants have an important role in the prevention of many diseases. The aim of study is to investigate phytochemical components, antioxidant activity and acute oral toxicity of Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) fruit peel (PFP) extract. Materials and methods: Phytochemicals of PFP were determined by qualitative chemical tests, thin layer chromatography, total polyphenol and flavonoid contents. The PFP extract was evaluated for antioxidant activity by DPPH assay and MDA assay. In vivo acute oral toxicity test was conducted using Karber-Behrens method to determine LD50. Results: Results illustrated that PFP mainly contains flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, triterpenes, saponins, and coumarins. PFP extract exhibited the total polyphenol and flavonoid contents with 189.97 mg gallic acid equivalent/g dry weight and 9.42 mg quercetin equivalent/g dry weight, respectively. The DPPH free radical scavenging and anti-lipid peroxidation activities of PFP extract were expressed with IC50 value of 4.80 μg/mL and 0.38 μg/ mL, sequentially. Simultaneously, the Dmax (the maximum dose administered to mice that no toxicity was observed) of PFP extract was determined to be 21.28 g/kg, equivalent to 35.64 g dried herb. Conclusion: The PFP extract is relatively safe and revealed high antioxidant activity. Key words: Punica granatum L.; polyphenols; flavonoids; gallic acid; quercetin; antioxidant activity; acute oral toxicity

Anti-Stress Effect of Punica granatum L. Extract against Sleep Deprivation-Induced Impairment

2016 ◽  
Vol 45 (11) ◽  
pp. 1533-1543
Author(s):  
Ju-Ryun Na ◽  
Sunoh Kim ◽  
Ara Jo ◽  
Donghyuck Bae ◽  
Kyo-Nyeo Oh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Deprivation ◽  
Punica Granatum ◽  
Stress Effect ◽  
Punica Granatum L

Identification of punicalagin as the bioactive compound behind the antimicrobial activity of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) peels

2021 ◽  
Vol 352 ◽  
pp. 129396
Author(s):  
Clarisse Gosset-Erard ◽  
Minjie Zhao ◽  
Sonia Lordel-Madeleine ◽  
Saïd Ennahar
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Bioactive Compound ◽  
Punica Granatum ◽  
Punica Granatum L

Enhancing pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) plant health through the intervention of a Streptomyces consortium

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
P. Panneerselvam ◽  
G. Selvakumar ◽  
A. N. Ganeshamurthy ◽  
Debasis Mitra ◽  
Ansuman Senapati
Keyword(s):  
Punica Granatum ◽  
Plant Health ◽  
Punica Granatum L
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