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<p>Western Himalayan wild edible fruits, though rich in phytochemicals and traditionally used, remain underexplored for their nutraceutical and functional food potential. This study aims to evaluate eight Himalayan wild edible fruits for their potential as functional foods and natural medicines through phytochemical, antioxidant, antibacterial, and nutritional analyses. Qualitative phytochemical screening showed that the bioactive compounds differed depending on the species and solvent. <i>Juglans regia</i>, <i>Aesculus indica</i>, and <i>Sorbus lanata</i> had a wide range of phytochemicals, but <i>Prunus padus</i> and <i>Corylus colurna</i> only had a few. Using gallic acid and quercetin standards for quantitative evaluation, we found that ethanolic extracts of <i>Juglans regia</i> and <i>Aesculus indica</i> had the most total phenolics (3.64 ± 0.16&#xa0;mg/ml), while <i>Sorbus lanata</i> had the most flavonoids (1.86 ± 0.06&#xa0;mg/ml). The 1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl hydrazyl (DPPH) and 2, 2-azinobis ethylbenzothiozoline-6-sulphonic acid (ABTS) tests showed that <i>Juglans regia</i> aqueous extract had the lowest IC<sub>50</sub> (21.32&#xa0;µg/ml), which means it was the most effective at scavenging free radicals. The methanolic extract of <i>Crataegus songarica</i> had strong antibacterial properties, with a maximum inhibition zone of 26.5&#xa0;mm. LIBS (laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy) showed that these fruits have important macro- and microelements like Ca, Mg, Fe, K, and Na, which supports their nutritional value. Statistical analyses showed that the polarity of the solvent had a significant impact on the extraction of flavonoids and saponins. Correlation analyses showed that flavonoids and saponins (r = 0.81) and tannins and alkaloids (r = 1.00) were very closely related. These findings highlight the high functional and medicinal potential of Himalayan wild fruits, advocating their utilization in developing plant-based nutraceuticals and promoting sustainable health strategies. The study encourages further pharmacological validation and value-added product development using these underutilized resources.</p>

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Exploration of medicinal and nutritional value of Himalayan wild edible fruits: implications for sustainable health and functional foods

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    2025年7月20日

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  • Syeda Khateeb Fatima,
  • Rizwan Taj Khan,
  • Munazza Nazir,
  • Muhammad Manzoor,
  • Syed Waseem Gillani,
  • Mumna Munir,
  • Muhammad Nasir,
  • Wasim Akhtar,
  • Shabir Ahmad,
  • Manal Abdulaziz Binobead,
  • M Ajmal Ali

摘要

Western Himalayan wild edible fruits, though rich in phytochemicals and traditionally used, remain underexplored for their nutraceutical and functional food potential. This study aims to evaluate eight Himalayan wild edible fruits for their potential as functional foods and natural medicines through phytochemical, antioxidant, antibacterial, and nutritional analyses. Qualitative phytochemical screening showed that the bioactive compounds differed depending on the species and solvent. Juglans regia, Aesculus indica, and Sorbus lanata had a wide range of phytochemicals, but Prunus padus and Corylus colurna only had a few. Using gallic acid and quercetin standards for quantitative evaluation, we found that ethanolic extracts of Juglans regia and Aesculus indica had the most total phenolics (3.64 ± 0.16 mg/ml), while Sorbus lanata had the most flavonoids (1.86 ± 0.06 mg/ml). The 1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl hydrazyl (DPPH) and 2, 2-azinobis ethylbenzothiozoline-6-sulphonic acid (ABTS) tests showed that Juglans regia aqueous extract had the lowest IC50 (21.32 µg/ml), which means it was the most effective at scavenging free radicals. The methanolic extract of Crataegus songarica had strong antibacterial properties, with a maximum inhibition zone of 26.5 mm. LIBS (laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy) showed that these fruits have important macro- and microelements like Ca, Mg, Fe, K, and Na, which supports their nutritional value. Statistical analyses showed that the polarity of the solvent had a significant impact on the extraction of flavonoids and saponins. Correlation analyses showed that flavonoids and saponins (r = 0.81) and tannins and alkaloids (r = 1.00) were very closely related. These findings highlight the high functional and medicinal potential of Himalayan wild fruits, advocating their utilization in developing plant-based nutraceuticals and promoting sustainable health strategies. The study encourages further pharmacological validation and value-added product development using these underutilized resources.