Carissa carandas L.: The fruit mentioned in Thai literature that has many health benefits

Abstract

Use of native plants are becoming an important issue in recent, due to many studies of the benefits of those plants were exposed. Carissa carandas are widely used in Asian and various local areas. The most commonly used are applied for healing with various diseases. It contained many of phytochemical compositions such as phenolic compounds, flavonoids compounds, anthocyanin, acidity, sugar and ascorbic acid that are a major source of antioxidants. It also has a high nutritional value, the ripened fruit had high antioxidants activity than green fruit. It could be heal of many diseases such as diarrhea, parasites, skin diseases, inflammation of the heart and antivirus. Carissa carandas is a native fruit of Thailand, consumers are begin recognized and the demand of it are increased. Due to the health benefits and the potential for prevention of non-communicable diseases. It has a potential for using as healthy fruit or medicinal fruit which bring benefits to consumers and farmers.