Ethnopharmacological Properties, Phytochemical Constituents, and Therapeutic Applications of Asian Sand Pear

Review Article

Authors

  • Deepak Gowda N S PG Scholar, Department of Pharmacology, Bharathi College of Pharmacy, Bharathinagar, Mandya, Karnataka, India Author
  • Dr. Suresha B S Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Bharathi College of Pharmacy, Bharathinagar, Mandya, Karnataka, India Author
  • Dr. Balasubramanian T Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Bharathi College of Pharmacy, Bharathinagar, Mandya, Karnataka, India Author
  • Ahalya Devi K H Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Bharathi College of Pharmacy, Bharathinagar, Mandya, Karnataka, India Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69613/824neb09

Keywords:

Asian pear, Bioactive compounds, Ethnomedicine, Pharmacological activities, Traditional medicine

Abstract

Pyrus pyrifolia (sand pear), a member of the Rosaceae family, is a valuable medicinal and nutritional resource cultivated across temperate and subtropical regions worldwide. The sand pear's therapeutic potential is mainly due to its rich composition of bioactive compounds, including phenolic acids, flavonoids, terpenoids, vitamins, and minerals. Traditional medicine systems have utilized various parts of P. pyrifolia for treating ailments such as cough, fever, asthma, and digestive disorders. Modern pharmacological studies prove these traditional applications through documented antimicrobial, antioxidant, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and hepatoprotective properties. The fruit contains dietary fiber, essential minerals, and bioactive compounds like arbutin, chlorogenic acid, and quercetin. Recent research shows the sand pear's role in alcohol detoxification, obesity management, and urinary health. The plant's phenolic compounds have significant antioxidant capacity and enzyme inhibitory activities relevant to diabetes management. Additionally, triterpenoids isolated from P. pyrifolia exhibit hepatoprotective and anti-inflammatory effects. Scientific investigations reveal the mechanisms behind these therapeutic properties, including modulation of inflammatory pathways, enhancement of antioxidant defenses, and regulation of metabolic processes. This review provides the current knowledge on P. pyrifolia's ethnobotanical uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities, proving its significance in traditional medicine and potential in modern therapeutic applications.

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Published

05-06-2025

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Ethnopharmacological Properties, Phytochemical Constituents, and Therapeutic Applications of Asian Sand Pear: Review Article. (2025). Journal of Pharma Insights and Research, 3(3), 343-351. https://doi.org/10.69613/824neb09