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Date Palm Tree (Phoenix dactylifera L.): Natural Products and Therapeutic Options

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Al-Alawi, Reem A., Al-Mashiqri, Jawhara H., Al-Nadabi, Jawaher S. M., Al-Shihi, Badria I., Baqi, Younis·2017·Frontiers in Plant Science
DOI 10.3389/fpls.2017.00845PMC PMC5440559
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Many plants, including some of the commonly consumed herbs and spices in our daily food, can be safely and effectively used to prevent and/or treat some health concerns. For example, caffeine the active ingredient found in coffee beans (Coffea), shows biological activity in the treatment of the central nervous system (CNS) disorders, indole-3-carbinol and 3,3'-diindolylmethane are both broccoli (Brassica oleracea) derived phytochemicals with potential anti-cancer activity, and resveratrol, isolated from grape (Vitis vinifera), is reported to extend lifespan and provide cardio-neuro-protective, anti-diabetic, and anti-cancer effects. Date palm fruits possess high nutritional and therapeutic value with significant antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal and anti-proliferative properties. This review focuses on the date fruits extracts and their benefits in individual health promoting conditions and highlights their application as useful to the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries in the development of natural compound-based products.

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  • Flavonoids possess antioxidant properties that can help prevent cardiovascular diseases and chronic illnesses.

    “Flavonoids, a significant class of polyphenolic secondary metabolites derived from plants, possess antioxidant properties that can help prevent cardiovascular diseases and chronic illnesses [88, 91].”

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Al-Alawi, R. A., Al-Mashiqri, J. H., Al-Nadabi, J. S. M., Al-Shihi, B. I., & Baqi, Y.
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Sultan Qaboos University (OM)
Corresponding author
Baqi, Younis
ORCID
Baqi, Younis
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Frontiers in Plant Science
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Frontiers Media SA
Published
2017-05-23
Volume
8
Pages
845-845
ISSN
1664-462X (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.3389/fpls.2017.00845
PMC
PMC5440559
OpenAlex
W2619734047
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Funders
Arab-German Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities (AGYA_TP_16_27)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Plant Science › Date Palm Research Studies
  • Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Pomegranate: compositions and health benefits
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Plant Science › Medicinal Plant Research
Keywords
date palm, date fruit extract, phytochemicals, antioxidant activity, antibacterial activity, antifungal activity, antiproliferative activity, nutraceuticals, pharmaceutical applications, health-promoting properties

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