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VOL. 9, ISSUE 4 (2024)
Durian (Durio spp.) Shell as an important ingredient in Vietnamese and Asian traditional medicines: A review
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Uyen P Le, Phuc N T Le, An D X Nguyen, Anh N Nguyen, Phu H Le
Abstract
The aim of this review was to comprehensively examine various
traditional medicines and recipes derived from the Southeast Asian countries
that prominently feature durian shell as one of the key ingredients. Durian (Durio
spp.), renowned as the "king of fruits," is a highly sought-after
tropical delicacy that thrives in Southeast Asia, particularly in countries
like Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam. With its increasing popularity, the
annual production of durian has surged significantly, reaching an impressive
level of 1,000,000 tons in 2021 that position it as a vital agricultural
commodity in the region. However, the production of durian generates
significant waste, primarily from its thick, inedible shell, which is often
discarded, hence, also triggers huge industrial interests in utilizing. The review’s
method used was synthesizing of existing literature from 2001 to 2024 in order to
highlight the medicinal properties attributed to durian shell, which has been
utilized in folk medicine for the treatment of a range of ailments, including
respiratory issues, digestive disorders, and skin conditions. The results showed
that, traditionally, durian shell has been used in Vietnamese and other Asian
medicinal practices for its diverse pharmacological properties. And durian
shell has been employed in various formulations aimed at treating fever,
inflammation, skin conditions, digestive disorders, and liver detoxification.
Its cooling, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties make
it a valuable ingredient in remedies targeting both internal and external
ailments. Notably, in traditional Vietnamese medicine, durian shell is used to
balance the body's thermal state after durian consumption and treat conditions
like diarrhea, joint pain, and fungal infections. This review also further
highlighted the fact that scientific research and applications on durian
shell’s pharmacological effects is still extremely limited and demand proper
validation and exploitation. This study contributed and underscored the
significance of durian shell in traditional healing practices, providing a
valuable resource for researchers and practitioners interested in exploring its
therapeutic potential and promoting the integration of traditional remedies
into contemporary healthcare frameworks.
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Pages:42-47
How to cite this article:
Uyen P Le, Phuc N T Le, An D X Nguyen, Anh N Nguyen, Phu H Le "Durian (<i>Durio</i> spp.) Shell as an important ingredient in Vietnamese and Asian traditional medicines: A review". International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, Vol 9, Issue 4, 2024, Pages 42-47
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