Sapota (N/A (No classical Ayurvedic reference found for Manilkara zapota in provided texts))

About

Sapota (Manilkara zapota), also known as 'chikoo' or 'sapodilla,' is a tropical fruit tree native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. While primarily consumed for its sweet, nutritious fruit, various parts of the plant (fruit, leaves, bark, ...

Classical attributes

• Virya: []
• Vipaka: []

Dosha effects

• vata: unknown
• kapha: unknown
• pitta: unknown

Active compounds

• Polyphenols (Flavonoids: Quercetin, Myricetin, Kaempferol, Catechin, Epicatechin, Gallocatechin)
• Phenolic Acids (Gallic acid, Ellagic acid, Chlorogenic acid, Protocatechuic acid, p-Coumaric acid)
• Tannins
• Terpenoids (Triterpenes: Lupeol, Beta-amyrin, Oleanolic acid, Ursolic acid)
• Saponins
• Alkaloids
• Vitamins (C, A, B-complex)
• Minerals (Potassium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus)
• Dietary Fiber
• Carbohydrates (Fructose, Sucrose)
• Latex

Clinical evidence

Human clinical evidence for Manilkara zapota is limited, with a significant lack of high-quality randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Preclinical studies show promising bioactivities in areas such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antidiabetic effects, but robust human validation is critically needed to establish therapeutic efficacy and optimal dosing for specific health conditions. Therefore, meta-analyses of multiple RCTs are not available, and databases tracking extensive RCTs for this specific herb do not exist.

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