Resumen

PEREZ-FLORES, F.A. et al. Overview of custard apple (Annona reticulata L.), pharmacology and phytochemicals. A review. Revista bio ciencias [online]. 2023, vol.10, e1401.  Epub 12-Abr-2024. ISSN 2007-3380.  https://doi.org/10.15741/revbio.10.e1401.

Annona (Annona reticulata L.) is produced in outfield conditions or backyard orchards. Its structural organs, mainly leaves, root, stem bark, seeds, and pulp contain phytochemical compounds, such as tannins, alkaloids, phenols, glycosides, terpenes, flavonoids, and steroids, these compounds have pharmacological, antihelmintic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antihyperglycemic, antioxidant and cytotoxic properties for several types of cancer. The pulp contains sugars, vitamins, and minerals, having the potential for the development of new food products with bioactive compounds.

Palabras llave : Annona reticulata L.; bioactive compounds; pharmaceutical..