Opuntia species: A comprehensive review of chemical composition and bio-pharmacological potential with contemporary applications

• Published in: South African journal of botany Vol. 174; pp. 645 - 677
• Main Authors: Chahdoura, Hassiba, Mzoughi, Zeineb, Ellouze, Ines, Generalić Mekinić, Ivana, Čmiková, Natália, El Bok, Safia, Majdoub, Hatem, Ben Hsouna, Anis, Ben Saad, Rania, Mnif, Wissem, Mosbah, Habib, Ben M'hadheb, Manel, Garzoli, Stefania, Kǎcániová, Miroslava
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.11.2024
• Subjects: Africa; antioxidants; Asia; Australia; betalains; Bioactive composition; chemical composition; cladodes; family; health promotion; Mexico; Non-food applications; Opuntia; Opuntia spp; Pharmacological activities; species; therapeutics; Mexico; Australia; Asia; Africa; Pharmacological activities; Opuntia spp; Bioactive composition; Non-food applications

The aim of this review is to show the diverse applications and the phytochemical and pharmacological findings in connection with prickly pear plants of the Cactaceae family. Opuntia species, which are widely distributed in Africa, Asia, Australia and America and also play an important role in Mexico...