Nutritional and medicinal potential of Grewia subinaequalis DC. (syn. G. asiatica.) (Phalsa)

Abstract

Grewia subinaequalis DC. (syn. G. asiatica) (Phalsa) is a food plant and can also be used as an herbal medicine for the treatment of various diseases. In traditional folklore medicine, the fruit has been used as astringent, stomachic and cooling agent. When unripe, it has been reported to alleviate inflammation and was administered in respiratory, cardiac and blood disorders, as well as in fever. Root and bark has been prescribed for rheumatism and its infusion used as a demulcent. The leaves were applied on skin eruptions. A number of therapeutic research was carried out on different part of this plant like fruits, leaves, stem etc. The plant possess antioxidant, antidiabetic, antihyperglycaemic, radioprotective, antimicrobial, hepatoprotective, antifertility, antifungal, analgesic, antipyeretic and antiviral activities. This review focuses on the botanical description, phytochemistry, nutritional studies and pharmacological properties of this plant.

Analysis and Characterization of Anthocyanin from Phalsa (Grewia asiatica)

“…9 Recently, indigenous fruits such as Syzyguim cumini have been found as potential candidates for polyphenols and flavonoids, particularly. In this context Grewia asiatica L., (called Phalsa locally) 10,11 which is agronomically crucial indigenous plant, native to South Asia (Pakistan and India) and Cambodia, cultivated mainly for its comestible fruit and well-reputed diverse medicinal uses.…”

Plants Possessing Anti-Asthmatic Potentials: A Systematic Review

“…The safety and efficacy of herbal products is totally dependent on their standardization parameters. [9] Synonyms [10] In 1956 sastri gave information regarding various other names of the plant grewia asiatica. The most commonly used name for the plant of grewia asiatica is phalsa.…”

“…It is mostly cultivated in states like Haryana, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and also found in the regions of Bombay, Punjab and in some part of Maharashtra. Macroscopic Characteristics [10,11] Plant: 4-5m tall shrub. Leaves: 5-8cm long & broad, shortly petioled, heart-shaped, 5-7 nerved, main nerve connected by parallel venations, margin serrate, upper surface stellately pubescent, with lower surface having tormentose.…”

Grewia asiatica Berry Juice Diminishes Anxiety, Depression, and Scopolamine-Induced Learning and Memory Impairment in Behavioral Experimental Animal Models

“…Chemical analysis of seeds reports the presence of oil comprising palmitic, stearic, oleic, and linoleic acids ( 9 ). Analysis of the presence of micronutrients reveals that iron is found in the highest concentration ( 10 ). Besides these, various compounds and secondary metabolites are reported in fruits of G. asiatica , i.e., naringenin-7- O -β- D -glucoside, pelargonidin 3,5-diglucoside, cyanidin-3-glucoside quercetin, quercetin 3- O -β- D -glucoside, catechins, and tannins ( 11 ).…”