Krishna Institute

Of Pharmacy

Medicinal Plant

Annona squamosa

English: Custard apple
ગુજરાતી: સીતાાફળ

A tropical fruit tree valued for its sweet fruits and medicinal uses in traditional healing.

Botanical Information

Scientific Name: Annona squamosa

Common Name: Custard apple

Local Name: સીતાાફળ

Family: Annonaceae

Traditional Uses

  • Diabetes aid
  • Antiparasitic
  • Digestive support

Properties

  • Antidiabetic
  • Antioxidant
  • Insecticidal

Academic Importance

Understanding this plant's role in pharmaceutical education and research

Educational Value

  • Pharmacognosy study
  • Botanical ID
  • Lab practice

Research Applications

  • Phytochemical profiling
  • Antidiabetic research
  • Drug potential