Journal of Pharmacognosy & Natural Products

Pectin is recently investigated for different applications in food industry, medicinal and pharmaceutical field. Extraction of pectin using different techniques have become a great challenge and yet to be discovered. Recent studies involving extraction of pectin using acids, microwave assisted and enzymes are reviewed, with the aim to capture the state of art on current research about pectin extraction. Extraction techniques have been discussed in related to different acids and enzymes.

Embelia ribes are traditionally used medicinal remedies in India. Embelin is a hydroxyl benzoquinone with alkyl substitution and is considered as one of the main constituents. Embelin has various biological activities includes anticonvulsant, antidepressant, antidiabetic, antifertility, antitumor etc. This review is an overall overview of the existing pharmacology of E. ribes, helping to fuel further research in the various unexplored activities that are attributable to this plant.