Research Progress on the Bioactive Components and Health Benefits of Pummelo Peel
Pummelo peel Citri Grandis Exocarpium is the dried pericarps of immature or near mature Citrus grandis'Tomentosa'or Citrus grandis(L.)Osbeck.It is known as one of the"Top Ten South China Medicine"because of its outstanding medicinal and health benefits.Pummelo peel contains a large amount of flavonoids,polysaccharides,volatile oils and other bioactive components,which exhibits obvious health benefits,including antioxidation,anti-inflammation,protection of liver and kidney,reduction of fat and sugar and immunomodulation.Therefore,the bioactive components and their extraction methods,along with the efficacy of Pummelo peel were reviewed,which were expected to provide information for the application of Pummelo peel in functional foods and pharmaceuticals.
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