Table 3 Health benefits and traditional uses of the different parts of bitter apple
Parts of bitter apple | Health benefits | References |
|---|---|---|
Seeds | Antidiabetic properties | Pravin et al. 2013 |
Leaves | These possess diuretic properties. Helps in treatment of diseases like asthma. It is also used in the treatment of cancer | Perveen et al. 2020 |
Pulp | Helpful in treatment of throat diseases, tumor, anemia and tuberculosis | Hussain et al. 2014 |
Roots | Helpful in the treatment of rheumatism | Pravin et al. 2013 |
Fruit pulp (Dried) | Helpful in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. | Hussain et al. 2014 |
Fruit extracts | Helps in relieving pain. Acts as an analgesic and also used for treatment of diabetics | Heydari et al. 2016 |
Seed oil | Helpful in the treatment of constipation | Qureshi et al. 2010 |
Root paste | Used in joint pain treatment | Benariba et al. 2013 |
Fruit | Helpful in the treatment of diarrhea | Pravin et al. 2013 |