Abstract

Bivek Adhikari, Anjali Kumari, Visetonu Victoria Vitsu, Chumchamo T. Humtsoe and
Manodeep Chakraborty*

ABSTRACT

Citrus fruits have been used worldwide due to their vibrant colors, pleasant flavor as well as aroma, citrus fruits as well as whole plants have many nutrient values. There are different species of Citrus as Sweet Orange (C.sinensis) Pamela (C. maxima), Citron (C. medica), and Lemon (C. limon). Citrus maxima is having good antioxidant properties which help in promoting good health as well as preventing disease. Citrus maxima is having hesperidin, naringenin, naringin, quercetin, scopoletin, honyodisin, xanthyletin, caffeic acid, 4 hydroxy connamic acid, vanillic acid as major phytoconstituents. C. maxima also reported for different pharmacological activities such as anticancer, antimicrobial, aflatoxigenic, cytoprotective, anti-glycation, hepatoprotective, nephroprotective and antibacterial activities.