A Review on Zizyphus jujuba: A Tiny Plum having Eminent Potential of Copious Health Benefits

Abstract

Natural products are the chief sources of an alternative system of medicine. Zizyphus jujuba belonging to family Rhamnaceae. It is commonly found in Indian subcontinent. It is commonly called as jujubes. It is traditionally used for the treatment of various ailments such as constipation, fever, wounds, diarrhoea, diabetes, chronic bronchitis, insomnia, liver disorder, sleeplessness, urinary diseases, abscesses and abdominal pain. Also, some pharmacological activities have been done. The present review reveals the literature of some pharmacological activities, phytochemistry, morphology, distribution of Zizyphus jujuba. Various peer-reviewed research and review articles were observed from sources such as PubMed, Google, SCOPUS, Research Gate, Shodhganga and Web of Science bibliography.