Tamarindus indica (tamarind) and Persea Americana (avocado) are tropical fruits. They are very nutritious foods contain fatty acids, vitamins, phytosterols and other phytochemicals. The extracts from fruit pulp and seeds can be used as an alternativ dietary supplement. In addition, they have been extensively used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various diseases. Thus, the present study review the phytochemicals and medicinal uses of tamarind and avocado as sources of plant nutrients.
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Tamarind, Avocado, Phytochemistry, Medicinal Properties
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Emmanuel Uchenna Uzukwu, Amal Bakr Shori, Ahmad Salihin Baba. (2016). Phytochemistry and Medicinal Uses of Tamarindus indica and Persea Americana as Sources of Plant Nutrients. American Journal of Plant Biology, 1(1), 30-34. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajpb.20160101.15
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Emmanuel Uchenna Uzukwu; Amal Bakr Shori; Ahmad Salihin Baba. Phytochemistry and Medicinal Uses of Tamarindus indica and Persea Americana as Sources of Plant Nutrients. Am. J. Plant Biol. 2016, 1(1), 30-34. doi: 10.11648/j.ajpb.20160101.15
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abstract = {Tamarindus indica (tamarind) and Persea Americana (avocado) are tropical fruits. They are very nutritious foods contain fatty acids, vitamins, phytosterols and other phytochemicals. The extracts from fruit pulp and seeds can be used as an alternativ dietary supplement. In addition, they have been extensively used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various diseases. Thus, the present study review the phytochemicals and medicinal uses of tamarind and avocado as sources of plant nutrients.},
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