Punica granatum L.is a deciduous shrub belonging to the family Punicaceae and the genus Punica,recognized as a plant with both medicinal and edible value.Its peel,seeds,juice,flowers,and leaves have long been used in ...Punica granatum L.is a deciduous shrub belonging to the family Punicaceae and the genus Punica,recognized as a plant with both medicinal and edible value.Its peel,seeds,juice,flowers,and leaves have long been used in traditional Chinese,Mongolian,Tibetan,and Uyghur medicine,illustrating the characteristic phenomenon of“different applications of the same drug”.This article systematically reviews research progress from 2000 to 2025,focusing on chemical composition and pharmacological effects.Clinical practice and accumulated experience have led to distinct preferences across medical traditions:traditional Chinese medicine mainly uses dried peel to relieve diarrhea,stop bleeding,and expel parasites;traditional Mongolian medicine employs processed dried fruits to eliminate“Badgan”,warm the stomach,and aid digestion;Tibetan medicine often applies the seeds to strengthen the stomach and warm the middle energizer;Uyghur medicine uses the flowers to treat diarrhea and trauma.Modern studies show that chemical composition varies significantly among plant parts:the peel is rich in tannins and phenolic acids,seeds contain mostly fatty acids,and flowers are high in flavonoids.These differences lead to varied pharmacological activities,such as antioxidant,anti-inflammatory,and antibacterial effects.Furthermore,studies reveal synergistic effects among active components from different parts,with whole fruit or multi-part combinations showing better efficacy than single components.It should be noted that such synergies were identified through modern pharmacological studies–not derived directly from traditional theories.Together,these findings provide a scientific basis for the traditional“different applications of the same drug”and support further development of pomegranate resources based on multi-component synergy.展开更多
Three known compounds were isolated from the endophytic fungus Trichoderma sp Xy24 from a mangrove plant Xylocarpus granatum by using various column chromatography techniques. Their structures were identified as harzi...Three known compounds were isolated from the endophytic fungus Trichoderma sp Xy24 from a mangrove plant Xylocarpus granatum by using various column chromatography techniques. Their structures were identified as harzianone （1）, trichoacorenol （2）, and trichodimerol （3） by extensive spectroscopic analysis. Among them, 1 was a harziane diterpene, 2 was a sesquiterpene alcohol, and 3 was a polyketide with a completely symmetric configuration. Compound 3 exhibited medium inhibitory activity with an IC50 value of 74.6 μM using a NA （H7N9）/MUNANA model.展开更多
[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the reason for the different leaf colors of pomegranate hybrid progeny. [Method] Spectrophotometry was used to determine the contents of three pigments, including chlorophyl...[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the reason for the different leaf colors of pomegranate hybrid progeny. [Method] Spectrophotometry was used to determine the contents of three pigments, including chlorophyll, carotenoid and anthocyanin, in the leaves of eight pomegranate individuals and their parents at growth stage. [Result] The results showed that during the early growth stage, the anthocyanin contents of four pomegranate individuals with red leaves were higher than the control, to be specific, the anthocyanin content of No.5 pomegranate individual reached the highest of 4.12 mg/g; the chlorophyll and carotenoid contents of four pomegranate individuals with yellow-green leaves showed consistent dynamic trends with the control, to be specific, the chlorophyll content and chlorophyll/carotenoid ratio of No.4 pomegranate individual reached the highest, while the chlorophyll a/carotenoid b ratio of No.3 pomegranate individual was the lowest. During vigorous growth stage, the contents of chlorophyll, carotenoid and anthocyanin of eight pomegranate individuals showed consistent dynamic trends, with no significant difference with the control. Analysis of variance indicated that there were significant differences in the contents of chlorophyll and carotenoid among different pomegranate individuals at different growth stages and in the content of anthocyanin among different pomegranate individuals, while no significant difference was observed in the chlorophyll/carotenoid ratio among different pomegranate individuals at different growth stages. [Conclusion] The differences in leaf colors among pomegranate hybrid progeny are caused by different contents and ratios of anthocyanin and chlorophyll at growth stage.展开更多
Peel browning of pomegranate fruit is the key problem during storage. The mechanism of it during storage in relation to the technology of the browning control was studied in this paper. The effects of storage temperat...Peel browning of pomegranate fruit is the key problem during storage. The mechanism of it during storage in relation to the technology of the browning control was studied in this paper. The effects of storage temperature, gas component and pH value on peel browning of sweet pomegranate fruit in Lintong, Shaanxi Province, China, were investigated. Change in tannin content was measured and the relationship between the activities of ascorbic acid oxidase （AAO）, polypenoloxidase （PPO）, peroxidase （POD）, catalase （CAT） and peel browning was analysed. The results showed tannin was the basic substance of pomegranate peel browning. The activities of the browning index of peel were correlated positively with AAO, PPO and POD, correlated negatively with CAT activity. Application of intermittent warming for 24 h at （15 ± 0.5）℃ every 5 days for pomegranate fruit storage under the conditions of pH 4.0, （5.0± 0.5）℃ and 5.0% CO2 ＋ 8.0% O2 ＋ 87.0% N2 gas component could delay browning, with the browning index being 0.15 after 120 days of storage. Enzymatic tannin denaturation was the main cause that led to peel browning of pomegranate fruit during storage. The browning control of pomegranate fruit peel was effective using intermittent warming storage with suitable pH, temperature and gas component.展开更多
Objective:To evaluate potential memory enhancing effect of Punica granatum peel extract on rats.Methods:Healthy adult male albino rats of Wistar strain were used.Each group of 6 rats were administered either distilled...Objective:To evaluate potential memory enhancing effect of Punica granatum peel extract on rats.Methods:Healthy adult male albino rats of Wistar strain were used.Each group of 6 rats were administered either distilled water or 50 mg/kg of extract or 100 mg/kg of extract for 15 days and subjected to passive avoidance test or T-maze test.In the next phase rats were administered distilled water or 100 mg/kg of extract for 15 days and the rats were given injection diazepam before subjecting them to the tests.Results:The overall performance was better in test groups compared to control groups.Among the test groups,100 mg/kg rats performed better than 50 mg/kg.The effect on spatial learning parameters like mean number of alternations and mean percentage bias was more marked compared to retention testing parameters like latency. 100 mg/kg Punica extract treated group also improved performance of diazepam treated rats. Conclusions:There is a definite trend of memory improvement by Punica granatum peel with effects being more marked on spatial learning tendency and long term memory than on retention capacity.展开更多
Recent investigations on pomegranate products have significantly increased and successfully drawn consumers’ attention to nutritional and medicinal values, promoting the pomegranate industry’s development worldwide....Recent investigations on pomegranate products have significantly increased and successfully drawn consumers’ attention to nutritional and medicinal values, promoting the pomegranate industry’s development worldwide. However, little information on pomegranates grown in China is available. Morphological and chemical characterizations of fruits and arils from 20 pomegranate cultivars in six regions of China were investigated. Combined with overall scores by principal component analysis, ‘Yushiliu No. 1’, ‘Taishanhong No. 2’, ‘Tunisia’ and ‘Mollar’ were promising cultivars, and Chinese researchers bred the first two. It was surprising that ‘Mollar’ had bigger fruit size and more aril moisture grown in China than in Spain. Cultivars with higher anthocyanin content in arils were ‘Turkey’, ‘Moyu’ and ‘Red Angel’, which might be used as the source of natural red food colourants. While red husk ‘Hongruyi’ and ‘Hongshuangxi’ with higher vitamin C, aril moisture and lower titratable acid in arils, might also be promising cultivars for further various utilization. Furthermore, the comparison of ‘Tunisia’ fruits from four regions revealed that cultivation locations had more influence on fruit traits than genotypes. Maturity index classification was established for Chinese pomegranate cultivars. Therefore, the results would provide a valuable guide for agricultural cultivation, industrial utilization, and breeding.展开更多
The antioxidant activity of pomegranate fruit peels was evaluated using in vitro tests. 80% methanolic extracts (ME) of peels had higher yield (45.4%) and total phenolics (27.4%) than water (WE) or ether extracts (EE)...The antioxidant activity of pomegranate fruit peels was evaluated using in vitro tests. 80% methanolic extracts (ME) of peels had higher yield (45.4%) and total phenolics (27.4%) than water (WE) or ether extracts (EE). The reducing power of ME was more potent (P α-catechin. Pomegranate peels contained phenolics, exhibited DPPH scavenging activity and reducing power.展开更多
Objective: To assess the ameliorative properties of Iranian Trigonella foenum-graecum L.(T. foenum-graecum) seeds and Punica granatum L.(P. granatum) peel extracts against streptozotocin-induced diabetes in male guine...Objective: To assess the ameliorative properties of Iranian Trigonella foenum-graecum L.(T. foenum-graecum) seeds and Punica granatum L.(P. granatum) peel extracts against streptozotocin-induced diabetes in male guinea pigs.Methods: Sixty guinea pigs were divided into six groups(10 guinea pigs per group).Group 1 consisted of normal animals. Groups 2 and 3 were treated with Iranian T. foenum-graecum seeds and P. granatum peel extract alone, respectively. Group 4 was treated with streptozotocin only; whereas Groups 5 and 6 receiving streptozotocin were treated with Iranian T. foenum-graecum seeds and P. granatum peel extract, respectively.All animals were treated for 30 days, and the body weight, blood and liver biochemical parameters were measured.Results: Guinea pigs exposed to streptozotocin showed an alteration in body weight gain, fasting glucose level, kidney function parameters(blood urea nitrogen and creatinine) as well as decreased serum and hepatic total protein level. In addition, it increased the cholesterol and triglyceride level, while decreasing the hepatic glucose-6 phosphate dehydrogenase activity, glycogen, glutathione content and hepatic catalase activity. Oral treatment with T. foenum-graecum seeds and P. granatum peel extracts revealed significant protective properties with respect to body weight gain and other biochemical parameters studied.Conclusions: The Iranian T. foenum-graecum seeds and P. granatum peel extracts are significantly potent in ameliorating diabetic condition induced by streptozotocin and improving various biochemical parameters in serum and liver of guinea pigs.展开更多
In the present study, the antinociceptive effects of acute (2, 4 and 6 ml/kg) and chronic (1, 2 and 3 ml/kg for 14 days)oral administration of?pomegranate (Punica granatum?L.) juice and seed?extract with or without mo...In the present study, the antinociceptive effects of acute (2, 4 and 6 ml/kg) and chronic (1, 2 and 3 ml/kg for 14 days)oral administration of?pomegranate (Punica granatum?L.) juice and seed?extract with or without morphine and naloxane were investigated?on?hypertonic saline-induced acute corneal pain perception in mice. The number of eye wipes with a forelimb was counted for a period of 30 seconds as the criterion for pain assessment. Acute oral administration of the extract?(at 6 ml/kg dose, once) and chronic oral administration?(at 2 and 3 ml/kg for 14 days each) significantly decreased the number of eye wipes after subcutaneous injection of morphine (2 mg/kg, sc), naloxone (2 mg/kg, sc) and normal saline (2 mg/kg, sc) compared with control (p < 0.05). The morphine-induced antinociception was significantly improved by both acute and chronic oral administrations of pomegranate extract (p < 0.05). Naloxone (2 mg/kg, sc) did not reverse the antinociceptive effects of acute (at 6 ml/kg dose, once, oral) and chronic (at 2 and 3 ml/kg for 14 days each) treatments. These findings demonstrate that acute high-dose and long-term lower-dose of pomegranate juice and seed extract can decrease acute corneal pain and improve morphine-induced antinociception in mice.展开更多
This study applies the development and application of low cost, Punica granatum bio-adsorbent for the removal of fluoride in groundwater. The batch adsorption study was carried out to analyze the defluoridation by con...This study applies the development and application of low cost, Punica granatum bio-adsorbent for the removal of fluoride in groundwater. The batch adsorption study was carried out to analyze the defluoridation by contact time variation, adsorbent dose, adsorbate concentration, adsorbent particle size and presence of co-anions at neutral pH. The analysis of the isotherm equilibrium data using the Langmuir and Freundlich equations by linear methods showed that the data fitted better with Freundlich model (R2 > 0.980). Prepared adsorbent showed enhanced removal of fluoride concentration by 78.1% at equilibrium contact time of 75 minutes. Carbonised Punica granatum Carbon (CPGC) seeds showed a high affinity for fluoride ions compared with other conventional adsorbents. Therefore, it can be considered as a potentially “good”, low-cost bio-adsorbent for de-fluoridation of water compared to other bio-adsorbent.展开更多
Objective:To examine the effect of coadministration of different medicinal plant extracts(curcumin and extracts of Nigella sativa L.[N.sativa,Jia Hei Zhong Cao],Zingiber officinale Rosc.[Z.officinale,Sheng Jiang],and ...Objective:To examine the effect of coadministration of different medicinal plant extracts(curcumin and extracts of Nigella sativa L.[N.sativa,Jia Hei Zhong Cao],Zingiber officinale Rosc.[Z.officinale,Sheng Jiang],and Punica granatum L.[P.granatum,Shi Liu])with spiramycin(SP)against the cystogenic ME-49 Toxoplasma gondii(T.gondii)strain in immunocompromised mice.Methods:We utilized 68 mice categorized into 8 groups:2 non-infected controls(immunocompetent and immunocompromised),1 infected control,and 5 infected and treated groups.Following the experiment,the cerebral tissues of each mouse underwent parasitological,histopathological,and immunohistochemical evaluations.Results:Compared with the infected non-treated group,all infected treated groups showed significant reductions in brain cyst numbers(all P<0.05),with the highest reduction rate(77.4%)recorded for P.granatum and SP combination(G8).Only G8 showed a significant reduction in mouse deaths compared with the other groups.With regards to restoring histopathological changes and decreasing inflammation,the groups infected and treated with curcumin and P.granatum combined with SP showed the best results(P<0.05).Combinations of curcumin and extracts of Z.officinale and P.granatum with SP signif-icantly restored the cerebral expression of caspase-3 compared with the N.sativa extract combination(P<0.05).G8 showed non-significant expression compared with the local expression in the negative control groups.Conclusion:Our study revealed that the coadministration of P.granatum extract with SP was the most effective combination against chronic cerebral toxoplasmosis.展开更多
Plant pathogenic bacteria are recognized to be harmful microbes able to decrease the quantity and quality of crop production in the world. Punica granatum peel was screened for its potential use as biological control ...Plant pathogenic bacteria are recognized to be harmful microbes able to decrease the quantity and quality of crop production in the world. Punica granatum peel was screened for its potential use as biological control agent for plant pathogenic bacteria. P. granatum peel was successfully extract using n-hexane, methanol and ethyl acetate by maceration. The highest yield obtained by ethyl acetate showed that ethyl acetate extracted more compounds that readily soluble to methanol and n-hexane. For in-vitro antibacterial activity, three different species of plant pathogenic bacteria were used namely Erwinia carotovorum subsp. Carotovorum, Ralstonia solanacearum, and Xanthomonas gardneri. For all crude extracts, four different concentrations 25, 50, 100 and 200 mg/ml were used in cup-plate agar diffusion method. Streptomycin sulfate at concentration 30 μg/ml was used as positive control while each respective solvent used for peel extraction was used as negative control. The results obtained from in vitro studies showed only ethyl acetate extract possessed antibacterial activity tested on the plant pathogenic bacteria. Methanol and n-hexane did not show any antibacterial activity against plant pathogenic bacteria selected where no inhibition zones were recorded. R. solanacearum recorded the highest diameter of inhibition zones for all range of concentrations introduced followed by E. carotovorum subsp. Carotovorum and X. gardneri. For the minimum inhbitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC), only the ethyl acetate extract was subjected to the assay as only ethyl acetate extract exhibited antibacterial activity. The minimum concentration of ethyl acetate extract that was able to inhibit plant pathogenic bacteria was recorded at a concentration of 3.12 mg/ml which inhibited R. solancearum and E. carotovorum subsp. Carotovorum, followed by X. gardneri at concentration 6.25 mg/ml. For the minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC), the results showed that at the concentration of 12.5 mg/ml, the extract was still capable of killing the pathogenic bacteria, R. solanacearum, and P. caratovora sub.sp. caratovora while for the bacteria X. gardneri, the concentration that was able to kill the bacteria was 25 mg/ml. The qualitative estimation of phytochemical constituents within P. granatum L. ethyl acetate peel extracts had revealed the presence of tannins, flavonoids, phenols alkaloid, Saponins, and terpenoids. This study has demonstrated that Ethyl Acetate peel extracts of P. granatum has significant antibacterial activity against pathogenic plant bacterial, and it could be of high agricultural value.展开更多
The Pomegranate （Punica Granatum）, which belongs tothe Lythraceae family, has been used for centuries in traditional Greco-Arab and Islamic medicine of its vermifuge properties and also to treat various diseases. Th...The Pomegranate （Punica Granatum）, which belongs tothe Lythraceae family, has been used for centuries in traditional Greco-Arab and Islamic medicine of its vermifuge properties and also to treat various diseases. The aim of this research was to investigate the cytotoxicity and antioxidant activities of Moroccan Pomegranate （peel, leaves, branches, flowers and corolla）. Further, the biological activities were correlated with phytochemical contents of the plant extracts. Methanolic extract from different parts of Punica Granatum was assessed for its antiproliferative activity in two human cancer （breast and colon） cells lines （MBA-MD 231 and HT-29）, through MTT （3-（4,5-dimethyl-2- thiazolyl）-2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium bromide） bioassay using cell viability and cytotoxicity indices. DPPH （2,2-diphenyl-l-picrylhydrazyl） assay was conducted to screen the antioxidant property of the extracts together with its phenolic and flavonoids content were evaluated, as well. The methanolic extract ofPunica Granatum （peel, leaves, branches, flowers and corolla） showed the highest antiproliferative activity on MBA-MD 231 （IC50 was 133.53-233.32 μg/mL） and HT-29 （IC50 was 127.58-203.24 μg/mL） cells. Antioxidants contents are distributed as follows： peel 〉 leaf 〉 flower 〉 corolla 〉 branches. The inhibitory activities required for decreasing initial DPPH by 50% are 8.27, 9.9, 10.06, 11.67 and 13.28 μg/mL, respectively. These results are in correlation with polyphenols content from corolla, peel, leaves, flower and branches are 120.7, 115, 96.65, 90.73 and 64.67 mg GAE/g dw （mg gallic acid equivalents per g dry weight） and flavonoids are 188.8, 221.7, 180.2, 193.7 and 158.5 mg QE/g dw （mg quercetin equivalents per g dry weight）. Our results show that the peel, flowers, corolla, leaves and branches of Moroccan Pomegranate may contain a lot of bioactive compounds which are responsible for strong antioxidant and cytotoxicity activities observed here. Our finding indicates the possibility of using the extracts of this plant as source of natural antioxidant and anticancer mainly for its abundant phenolic and flavonoid contents.展开更多
Punica granatum L.possesses known antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory actions.Preparations of different parts of this plant have been commonly used in the folk medicine to prevent and treat infections;and studies have...Punica granatum L.possesses known antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory actions.Preparations of different parts of this plant have been commonly used in the folk medicine to prevent and treat infections;and studies have supported the use of P.granatum extracts for this purpose.However,little is known of the effects of P.granatum-derived fractions in severe infectious diseases such as sepsis.Here,we investigated the actions of the hexane fraction(HF),rich in lipophilic compounds,obtained from the leaves of this plant,in a murine model of polymicrobial sepsis.Oral pre-treatment with HF increased mortality in septic mice.The same animals presented with lower levels of interleukin-6,nitric oxide and hydrogen peroxide in their peritoneal lavage samples than vehicle mice.HF also increased polymorphonuclear cell accumulation in to the peritoneum of mice with sepsis.Macrophage-derived nitric oxide upon lipopolysaccharide stimuli was markedly reduced by incubation with HF.Diterpenes,triterpenes,phytosterols,vitamin E and ascorbyl palmitate were detected in the HF.These results indicate that P.granatum leaf lipophilic fractions may worsen sepsis outcome.This effect may be associated with its bioactive compounds which act synergistically or not,increasing sepsis mortality in vivo.展开更多
基金funded by the Key Project of the First-class Discipline Scientific Research Special Plan of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region(Grant No.YLXKZX-NYD-001)the University-Industry Collaborative Innovation Fund of the Ministry of Education of China(Grant No.2024MZ002).
文摘Punica granatum L.is a deciduous shrub belonging to the family Punicaceae and the genus Punica,recognized as a plant with both medicinal and edible value.Its peel,seeds,juice,flowers,and leaves have long been used in traditional Chinese,Mongolian,Tibetan,and Uyghur medicine,illustrating the characteristic phenomenon of“different applications of the same drug”.This article systematically reviews research progress from 2000 to 2025,focusing on chemical composition and pharmacological effects.Clinical practice and accumulated experience have led to distinct preferences across medical traditions:traditional Chinese medicine mainly uses dried peel to relieve diarrhea,stop bleeding,and expel parasites;traditional Mongolian medicine employs processed dried fruits to eliminate“Badgan”,warm the stomach,and aid digestion;Tibetan medicine often applies the seeds to strengthen the stomach and warm the middle energizer;Uyghur medicine uses the flowers to treat diarrhea and trauma.Modern studies show that chemical composition varies significantly among plant parts:the peel is rich in tannins and phenolic acids,seeds contain mostly fatty acids,and flowers are high in flavonoids.These differences lead to varied pharmacological activities,such as antioxidant,anti-inflammatory,and antibacterial effects.Furthermore,studies reveal synergistic effects among active components from different parts,with whole fruit or multi-part combinations showing better efficacy than single components.It should be noted that such synergies were identified through modern pharmacological studies–not derived directly from traditional theories.Together,these findings provide a scientific basis for the traditional“different applications of the same drug”and support further development of pomegranate resources based on multi-component synergy.
基金Science&Technology Project of Guangdong Province(Grant No.2011A080403020)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.2012N06)
文摘Three known compounds were isolated from the endophytic fungus Trichoderma sp Xy24 from a mangrove plant Xylocarpus granatum by using various column chromatography techniques. Their structures were identified as harzianone （1）, trichoacorenol （2）, and trichodimerol （3） by extensive spectroscopic analysis. Among them, 1 was a harziane diterpene, 2 was a sesquiterpene alcohol, and 3 was a polyketide with a completely symmetric configuration. Compound 3 exhibited medium inhibitory activity with an IC50 value of 74.6 μM using a NA （H7N9）/MUNANA model.
基金Supported by Science and Technology Project of He'nan Province(072102150001)Science and Technology Project of Zhengzhou City(083SGYG24123-6)~~
文摘[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the reason for the different leaf colors of pomegranate hybrid progeny. [Method] Spectrophotometry was used to determine the contents of three pigments, including chlorophyll, carotenoid and anthocyanin, in the leaves of eight pomegranate individuals and their parents at growth stage. [Result] The results showed that during the early growth stage, the anthocyanin contents of four pomegranate individuals with red leaves were higher than the control, to be specific, the anthocyanin content of No.5 pomegranate individual reached the highest of 4.12 mg/g; the chlorophyll and carotenoid contents of four pomegranate individuals with yellow-green leaves showed consistent dynamic trends with the control, to be specific, the chlorophyll content and chlorophyll/carotenoid ratio of No.4 pomegranate individual reached the highest, while the chlorophyll a/carotenoid b ratio of No.3 pomegranate individual was the lowest. During vigorous growth stage, the contents of chlorophyll, carotenoid and anthocyanin of eight pomegranate individuals showed consistent dynamic trends, with no significant difference with the control. Analysis of variance indicated that there were significant differences in the contents of chlorophyll and carotenoid among different pomegranate individuals at different growth stages and in the content of anthocyanin among different pomegranate individuals, while no significant difference was observed in the chlorophyll/carotenoid ratio among different pomegranate individuals at different growth stages. [Conclusion] The differences in leaf colors among pomegranate hybrid progeny are caused by different contents and ratios of anthocyanin and chlorophyll at growth stage.
基金the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province,China(2004C109)Key Technology R&D Program of Shaanxi Province,China(2003K02-G6)Agricultural Science and Technology Development of Xi'an City,China(NG200313).
文摘Peel browning of pomegranate fruit is the key problem during storage. The mechanism of it during storage in relation to the technology of the browning control was studied in this paper. The effects of storage temperature, gas component and pH value on peel browning of sweet pomegranate fruit in Lintong, Shaanxi Province, China, were investigated. Change in tannin content was measured and the relationship between the activities of ascorbic acid oxidase （AAO）, polypenoloxidase （PPO）, peroxidase （POD）, catalase （CAT） and peel browning was analysed. The results showed tannin was the basic substance of pomegranate peel browning. The activities of the browning index of peel were correlated positively with AAO, PPO and POD, correlated negatively with CAT activity. Application of intermittent warming for 24 h at （15 ± 0.5）℃ every 5 days for pomegranate fruit storage under the conditions of pH 4.0, （5.0± 0.5）℃ and 5.0% CO2 ＋ 8.0% O2 ＋ 87.0% N2 gas component could delay browning, with the browning index being 0.15 after 120 days of storage. Enzymatic tannin denaturation was the main cause that led to peel browning of pomegranate fruit during storage. The browning control of pomegranate fruit peel was effective using intermittent warming storage with suitable pH, temperature and gas component.
文摘Objective:To evaluate potential memory enhancing effect of Punica granatum peel extract on rats.Methods:Healthy adult male albino rats of Wistar strain were used.Each group of 6 rats were administered either distilled water or 50 mg/kg of extract or 100 mg/kg of extract for 15 days and subjected to passive avoidance test or T-maze test.In the next phase rats were administered distilled water or 100 mg/kg of extract for 15 days and the rats were given injection diazepam before subjecting them to the tests.Results:The overall performance was better in test groups compared to control groups.Among the test groups,100 mg/kg rats performed better than 50 mg/kg.The effect on spatial learning parameters like mean number of alternations and mean percentage bias was more marked compared to retention testing parameters like latency. 100 mg/kg Punica extract treated group also improved performance of diazepam treated rats. Conclusions:There is a definite trend of memory improvement by Punica granatum peel with effects being more marked on spatial learning tendency and long term memory than on retention capacity.
基金funded by the Key R&D and Promotion Projects of Henan Province,China(192102110152)。
文摘Recent investigations on pomegranate products have significantly increased and successfully drawn consumers’ attention to nutritional and medicinal values, promoting the pomegranate industry’s development worldwide. However, little information on pomegranates grown in China is available. Morphological and chemical characterizations of fruits and arils from 20 pomegranate cultivars in six regions of China were investigated. Combined with overall scores by principal component analysis, ‘Yushiliu No. 1’, ‘Taishanhong No. 2’, ‘Tunisia’ and ‘Mollar’ were promising cultivars, and Chinese researchers bred the first two. It was surprising that ‘Mollar’ had bigger fruit size and more aril moisture grown in China than in Spain. Cultivars with higher anthocyanin content in arils were ‘Turkey’, ‘Moyu’ and ‘Red Angel’, which might be used as the source of natural red food colourants. While red husk ‘Hongruyi’ and ‘Hongshuangxi’ with higher vitamin C, aril moisture and lower titratable acid in arils, might also be promising cultivars for further various utilization. Furthermore, the comparison of ‘Tunisia’ fruits from four regions revealed that cultivation locations had more influence on fruit traits than genotypes. Maturity index classification was established for Chinese pomegranate cultivars. Therefore, the results would provide a valuable guide for agricultural cultivation, industrial utilization, and breeding.
文摘The antioxidant activity of pomegranate fruit peels was evaluated using in vitro tests. 80% methanolic extracts (ME) of peels had higher yield (45.4%) and total phenolics (27.4%) than water (WE) or ether extracts (EE). The reducing power of ME was more potent (P α-catechin. Pomegranate peels contained phenolics, exhibited DPPH scavenging activity and reducing power.
文摘Objective: To assess the ameliorative properties of Iranian Trigonella foenum-graecum L.(T. foenum-graecum) seeds and Punica granatum L.(P. granatum) peel extracts against streptozotocin-induced diabetes in male guinea pigs.Methods: Sixty guinea pigs were divided into six groups(10 guinea pigs per group).Group 1 consisted of normal animals. Groups 2 and 3 were treated with Iranian T. foenum-graecum seeds and P. granatum peel extract alone, respectively. Group 4 was treated with streptozotocin only; whereas Groups 5 and 6 receiving streptozotocin were treated with Iranian T. foenum-graecum seeds and P. granatum peel extract, respectively.All animals were treated for 30 days, and the body weight, blood and liver biochemical parameters were measured.Results: Guinea pigs exposed to streptozotocin showed an alteration in body weight gain, fasting glucose level, kidney function parameters(blood urea nitrogen and creatinine) as well as decreased serum and hepatic total protein level. In addition, it increased the cholesterol and triglyceride level, while decreasing the hepatic glucose-6 phosphate dehydrogenase activity, glycogen, glutathione content and hepatic catalase activity. Oral treatment with T. foenum-graecum seeds and P. granatum peel extracts revealed significant protective properties with respect to body weight gain and other biochemical parameters studied.Conclusions: The Iranian T. foenum-graecum seeds and P. granatum peel extracts are significantly potent in ameliorating diabetic condition induced by streptozotocin and improving various biochemical parameters in serum and liver of guinea pigs.
文摘In the present study, the antinociceptive effects of acute (2, 4 and 6 ml/kg) and chronic (1, 2 and 3 ml/kg for 14 days)oral administration of?pomegranate (Punica granatum?L.) juice and seed?extract with or without morphine and naloxane were investigated?on?hypertonic saline-induced acute corneal pain perception in mice. The number of eye wipes with a forelimb was counted for a period of 30 seconds as the criterion for pain assessment. Acute oral administration of the extract?(at 6 ml/kg dose, once) and chronic oral administration?(at 2 and 3 ml/kg for 14 days each) significantly decreased the number of eye wipes after subcutaneous injection of morphine (2 mg/kg, sc), naloxone (2 mg/kg, sc) and normal saline (2 mg/kg, sc) compared with control (p < 0.05). The morphine-induced antinociception was significantly improved by both acute and chronic oral administrations of pomegranate extract (p < 0.05). Naloxone (2 mg/kg, sc) did not reverse the antinociceptive effects of acute (at 6 ml/kg dose, once, oral) and chronic (at 2 and 3 ml/kg for 14 days each) treatments. These findings demonstrate that acute high-dose and long-term lower-dose of pomegranate juice and seed extract can decrease acute corneal pain and improve morphine-induced antinociception in mice.
文摘This study applies the development and application of low cost, Punica granatum bio-adsorbent for the removal of fluoride in groundwater. The batch adsorption study was carried out to analyze the defluoridation by contact time variation, adsorbent dose, adsorbate concentration, adsorbent particle size and presence of co-anions at neutral pH. The analysis of the isotherm equilibrium data using the Langmuir and Freundlich equations by linear methods showed that the data fitted better with Freundlich model (R2 > 0.980). Prepared adsorbent showed enhanced removal of fluoride concentration by 78.1% at equilibrium contact time of 75 minutes. Carbonised Punica granatum Carbon (CPGC) seeds showed a high affinity for fluoride ions compared with other conventional adsorbents. Therefore, it can be considered as a potentially “good”, low-cost bio-adsorbent for de-fluoridation of water compared to other bio-adsorbent.
文摘Objective:To examine the effect of coadministration of different medicinal plant extracts(curcumin and extracts of Nigella sativa L.[N.sativa,Jia Hei Zhong Cao],Zingiber officinale Rosc.[Z.officinale,Sheng Jiang],and Punica granatum L.[P.granatum,Shi Liu])with spiramycin(SP)against the cystogenic ME-49 Toxoplasma gondii(T.gondii)strain in immunocompromised mice.Methods:We utilized 68 mice categorized into 8 groups:2 non-infected controls(immunocompetent and immunocompromised),1 infected control,and 5 infected and treated groups.Following the experiment,the cerebral tissues of each mouse underwent parasitological,histopathological,and immunohistochemical evaluations.Results:Compared with the infected non-treated group,all infected treated groups showed significant reductions in brain cyst numbers(all P<0.05),with the highest reduction rate(77.4%)recorded for P.granatum and SP combination(G8).Only G8 showed a significant reduction in mouse deaths compared with the other groups.With regards to restoring histopathological changes and decreasing inflammation,the groups infected and treated with curcumin and P.granatum combined with SP showed the best results(P<0.05).Combinations of curcumin and extracts of Z.officinale and P.granatum with SP signif-icantly restored the cerebral expression of caspase-3 compared with the N.sativa extract combination(P<0.05).G8 showed non-significant expression compared with the local expression in the negative control groups.Conclusion:Our study revealed that the coadministration of P.granatum extract with SP was the most effective combination against chronic cerebral toxoplasmosis.
文摘Plant pathogenic bacteria are recognized to be harmful microbes able to decrease the quantity and quality of crop production in the world. Punica granatum peel was screened for its potential use as biological control agent for plant pathogenic bacteria. P. granatum peel was successfully extract using n-hexane, methanol and ethyl acetate by maceration. The highest yield obtained by ethyl acetate showed that ethyl acetate extracted more compounds that readily soluble to methanol and n-hexane. For in-vitro antibacterial activity, three different species of plant pathogenic bacteria were used namely Erwinia carotovorum subsp. Carotovorum, Ralstonia solanacearum, and Xanthomonas gardneri. For all crude extracts, four different concentrations 25, 50, 100 and 200 mg/ml were used in cup-plate agar diffusion method. Streptomycin sulfate at concentration 30 μg/ml was used as positive control while each respective solvent used for peel extraction was used as negative control. The results obtained from in vitro studies showed only ethyl acetate extract possessed antibacterial activity tested on the plant pathogenic bacteria. Methanol and n-hexane did not show any antibacterial activity against plant pathogenic bacteria selected where no inhibition zones were recorded. R. solanacearum recorded the highest diameter of inhibition zones for all range of concentrations introduced followed by E. carotovorum subsp. Carotovorum and X. gardneri. For the minimum inhbitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC), only the ethyl acetate extract was subjected to the assay as only ethyl acetate extract exhibited antibacterial activity. The minimum concentration of ethyl acetate extract that was able to inhibit plant pathogenic bacteria was recorded at a concentration of 3.12 mg/ml which inhibited R. solancearum and E. carotovorum subsp. Carotovorum, followed by X. gardneri at concentration 6.25 mg/ml. For the minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC), the results showed that at the concentration of 12.5 mg/ml, the extract was still capable of killing the pathogenic bacteria, R. solanacearum, and P. caratovora sub.sp. caratovora while for the bacteria X. gardneri, the concentration that was able to kill the bacteria was 25 mg/ml. The qualitative estimation of phytochemical constituents within P. granatum L. ethyl acetate peel extracts had revealed the presence of tannins, flavonoids, phenols alkaloid, Saponins, and terpenoids. This study has demonstrated that Ethyl Acetate peel extracts of P. granatum has significant antibacterial activity against pathogenic plant bacterial, and it could be of high agricultural value.
文摘The Pomegranate （Punica Granatum）, which belongs tothe Lythraceae family, has been used for centuries in traditional Greco-Arab and Islamic medicine of its vermifuge properties and also to treat various diseases. The aim of this research was to investigate the cytotoxicity and antioxidant activities of Moroccan Pomegranate （peel, leaves, branches, flowers and corolla）. Further, the biological activities were correlated with phytochemical contents of the plant extracts. Methanolic extract from different parts of Punica Granatum was assessed for its antiproliferative activity in two human cancer （breast and colon） cells lines （MBA-MD 231 and HT-29）, through MTT （3-（4,5-dimethyl-2- thiazolyl）-2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium bromide） bioassay using cell viability and cytotoxicity indices. DPPH （2,2-diphenyl-l-picrylhydrazyl） assay was conducted to screen the antioxidant property of the extracts together with its phenolic and flavonoids content were evaluated, as well. The methanolic extract ofPunica Granatum （peel, leaves, branches, flowers and corolla） showed the highest antiproliferative activity on MBA-MD 231 （IC50 was 133.53-233.32 μg/mL） and HT-29 （IC50 was 127.58-203.24 μg/mL） cells. Antioxidants contents are distributed as follows： peel 〉 leaf 〉 flower 〉 corolla 〉 branches. The inhibitory activities required for decreasing initial DPPH by 50% are 8.27, 9.9, 10.06, 11.67 and 13.28 μg/mL, respectively. These results are in correlation with polyphenols content from corolla, peel, leaves, flower and branches are 120.7, 115, 96.65, 90.73 and 64.67 mg GAE/g dw （mg gallic acid equivalents per g dry weight） and flavonoids are 188.8, 221.7, 180.2, 193.7 and 158.5 mg QE/g dw （mg quercetin equivalents per g dry weight）. Our results show that the peel, flowers, corolla, leaves and branches of Moroccan Pomegranate may contain a lot of bioactive compounds which are responsible for strong antioxidant and cytotoxicity activities observed here. Our finding indicates the possibility of using the extracts of this plant as source of natural antioxidant and anticancer mainly for its abundant phenolic and flavonoid contents.
文摘Punica granatum L.possesses known antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory actions.Preparations of different parts of this plant have been commonly used in the folk medicine to prevent and treat infections;and studies have supported the use of P.granatum extracts for this purpose.However,little is known of the effects of P.granatum-derived fractions in severe infectious diseases such as sepsis.Here,we investigated the actions of the hexane fraction(HF),rich in lipophilic compounds,obtained from the leaves of this plant,in a murine model of polymicrobial sepsis.Oral pre-treatment with HF increased mortality in septic mice.The same animals presented with lower levels of interleukin-6,nitric oxide and hydrogen peroxide in their peritoneal lavage samples than vehicle mice.HF also increased polymorphonuclear cell accumulation in to the peritoneum of mice with sepsis.Macrophage-derived nitric oxide upon lipopolysaccharide stimuli was markedly reduced by incubation with HF.Diterpenes,triterpenes,phytosterols,vitamin E and ascorbyl palmitate were detected in the HF.These results indicate that P.granatum leaf lipophilic fractions may worsen sepsis outcome.This effect may be associated with its bioactive compounds which act synergistically or not,increasing sepsis mortality in vivo.
