PHYTOCHEMISTRY AND THERAPEUATIC POTENTIAL OF EURYALE FEROX: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW

Abstract

Euryale ferox recognized by various nomenclatures including Phool Makhana, Fox Nut, Black diamond and White balls is widely acknowledged due to its secondary metabolite composition and pharmacotherapeutic significance. It is a hydrophytes plant species, it consists of essential bioactive components comprising polysaccharide, polyphenols, flavonoids, dietary fiber, resistant starch, kaempferol, cystine, arginine and methionine. These components play significant developmental role and provide protection against certain lethal diseases. Evidenced based investigations have proved that Euryale ferox plays significant role in enhancing cardiovascular supply by increasing the number TRP32 and Trx-1 proteins. It also reduces the oxidative stress through its free radical scavenging activity. It is a nutrient dense food and it contains 84.9% carbohydrates, 9.5% protein, 4% moisture and 0.5% fat. Raw seeds and popped seeds both are implemented on substantial scale in both pharmaceutical and Agro-based industries. Special harvesting techniques and tools are employed during harvesting for preventing post-harvest deterioration. Fox nut has wide-ranging health attributes it is used as therapeutic agent for certain diseases including diarrhea, gonorrhea, spermatorrhea, ulcer, cancer, fatty liver and rheumatoid arthritis. It is rich in essential ammino acids which play crucial role in delaying aging.