A Review on Nutritional Composition of Phoenix Dactylifera L. And Its Pharmacological Functions: Pharmacological Properties of Phoenix dactylifera L

Hafiza Nazia  Koser; Rabeea  Mubarak; Hafiza Madiha Jaffar; Bahisht  Rizwan; Hooria  Mubashar; Sumaira  Kousar; Huzaifa Sultan; Rida Abbas; Fouzia  Tasleem; Zeenat  Islam

doi:10.54393/pbmj.v5i1.121

Authors

Hafiza Nazia Koser The University of Lahore
Rabeea Mubarak The University of Lahore
Hafiza Madiha Jaffar The University of Lahore
Bahisht Rizwan The University of Lahore
Hooria Mubashar
Sumaira Kousar The University of Lahore
Huzaifa Sultan The University of Lahore
Rida Abbas The University Of Lahore
Fouzia Tasleem University Institute of Diet & Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Zeenat Islam University Institute of Diet & Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i1.121

Keywords:

Ajwa, Therapeutic Effects, Phytochemicals, Protection

Abstract

Ajwa dates are a soft dry fruit mainly cultivated in Medina al Munawara. It was used to cure different diseases and was also used for protection against evil. The use of date fruit as taught by the Prophet is now being supported by strong scientifice evidence. Ajwa is effective against diabetes, PCOS, various types of cancers, liver, and heart diseases, against different toxicities, fertility, and infertility in both men and women and altering hormonal activities in the brain. This article gives a general description of Ajwa Dates, focusing on their nutrient composition and functions on the human body. Ajwa is considered a dominant fruit with previously unknown functionalities, making it a potential agent in preventing disease. Methodology: Data was collected and plagiarised from 77 articles for this review, and data on the composition and importance of the data is included.

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