A review of pharmacognostic and pharmacological study on vaccinium cyanococcus

Madhu Sudhan S; Asma Parveen S; Prapurna Chandra Y

doi:10.46795/ijhcbs.v6i1.657

S. Madhu Sudhan B. Pharmacy, IV Year, Ratnam Institute of Pharmacy, spsr Nellore, Andhra Pradesh.
S. Asma Parveen Associate professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, Ratnam Institute of Pharmacy, spsr Nellore, Andhra Pradesh.
Y. Prapurna Chandra Principal of Ratnam Institute of Pharmacy, spsr Nellore, Andhra Pradesh.

DOI https://doi.org/10.46795/ijhcbs.v6i1.657

Abstract

The Vaccinium L. (Ericaceae) genus consists of a globally widespread and diverse genus of around 4250 species, of which the most valuable is the Vaccinioidae Sub-family. (1) The current review focuses on the distribution, history, bioactive compounds, and health-related effects of three species: cranberry, blueberry, and huckleberry. Several studies highlight that the consumption of Vaccinium spp. presents numerous beneficial health-related outcomes, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and protective effects against diabetes, obesity, cancer, neurodegenerative diseases and cardiovascular disorders. These plants’ prevalence and commercial value have enhanced in the past several years; thus, the generated by-products have also increased. Consequently, the identified phenolic compounds found in the main bioactive compounds identified in this genus belong to anthocyanins (cyanidin, malvidin, and delphinidin), flavonoids (quercetin, isoquercetin, and astragalin), phenolic acids (gallic, p-Coumaric, cinnamic, syringic, ferulic, and caffeic acids), and iridoids.their beneficial effects on vascular and glucoregulatory function. Blueberry phytochemicals may affect gastrointestinal microflora and contribute to host health. These aspects have implications in degenerative diseases and conditions as well as the aging process. to better understand the potential for anthocyanin-rich blueberries to benefit public health.

Keywords: vaccinium cyanococcus, Pharmacological Activities, Phytoconstituents, Traditional Use

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