REVIEW STUDY ON PHYTOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES AND MEDICINAL APPLICATION OF NATURAL NUTS

Yagini Sulakhiya and *Dr. Upendra Bhadoriya

ABSTRACT

Natural nuts are a staple in diets worldwide, valued for their exceptional nutritional andqualities. This review
examines the phytochemical composition, pharmacological activities, and medicinal uses of pop ular nuts like
peanuts, cashews, pistachios, hazelnuts, walnuts, and almonds. Nuts, which are abundant in bioactive substances
such as polyphenols, flavonoids, vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids, have strong cardioprotective, anti
inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. These bioactive ingredients have shown promise in the treatment and
prevention of a number of illnesses, such as diabetes, heart disease, neurological disorders, and some forms of
cancer. Natural nuts have also long been used to cure skin conditions, strengthen the immune system, and support
digestive health. The bioactive ingredients in nuts are thoroughly examined in this review, which also identifies
promising areas for further study and examines their modes of action, clinica l relevance, and possible therapeutic
uses.

Keywords: Triterpenes, Minerals, Sugars, Phenolics, Tocopherols, and Tocotrienols Brazil nuts, cashews, macadamias, hazelnuts, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios, and walnuts are among the PCA Nuts food items.