A comprehensive review: exploring the anti-arthritic anti-inflammatory potential of Annona squamosa (custard apple) leaves

Doi: https://doi.org/10.55522/ijti.v3i1.0062

Abstract

Annona squamosa, also known as custard apple, has many medicinal properties. The use of Annona squamosa is highly recommended to remove toxins from the human body. It is also used to treat respiratory problems such as asthma, allergies, cough prevention and seasonal colds. Research on Annona squamosa has also shown the anti-inflammatory, anti-asthmatic, antimicrobial and anaphylactic, analgesic, anti-diarrheal and immunomodulatory properties of this plant. Annona squamosa from the Annonaceae family is the best example. Many trees and fruits. The fruits are known as custard apples and are edible. The pulp can be used for a flavoring in ice cream. Between 50 and 80% of the fruit is edible. The content of vitamin C is important (35-42 mg/100 g) and slightly more than grapes. The nutritional value of thiamine, potassium and dietary fiber is also important. It is said to contain various substances such as alkaloids, hydroxyl isomeric ketones from the leaves, stegenin, samacquasin, anonasin and anonastatin from the seeds, stegogenin, squamone from the bark. Many studies have reported that it is antibacterial, antidiabetic, antitumor, antimalarial, anthelmintic, antigenotoxic and hepatoprotective. The leaves are used medicinally to treat cancerous tumors, as well as boils, insect bites and other skin ailments. Crushed leaves are smelled to relieve restlessness and fatigue, and are applied to wounds and ailments.