Ethnopharmacology, therapeutic properties and nutritional potentials of Carpobrotus edulis: A comprehensive review
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2020
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MPDI
Abstract
Carpobrotus edulis, formerly known as Mesembryanthemum edule L, belongs to the Aizoaceae
family of plants. It is a facultative halophytic invasive medicinal and edible succulent plant that is
native to South Africa and is distributed worldwide. Hitherto, this plant appears to be mainly known
for its ornamental use in decorations, soil stabilization, and erosion control, and not for its many
potential medicinal and nutritional benefits, thus suggesting its underutilization. This review presents
cogent and comprehensive information on the distribution, ethnomedicinal use, phytochemistry,
pharmacology, toxicology, and nutritional value of Carpobrotus edulis and provides the rationale for
further pharmacognostic research that will validate its many folkloric medicinal and nutraceutical
claims, and promote its standardization into a commercially available product.
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Carpobrotus edulis, Ethnomedicinal, Photochemistry, Pharmacology, Therapeutic
Citation
Ekpo, E. O. et al. (2020). Ethnopharmacology, therapeutic properties and nutritional potentials of carpobrotus edulis: A comprehensive review. Scientia Pharmaceutica, 88(3),39, pp. 1-16