Anjeer tree is a native plant of Asia (southwestern part) and has now spread to Europe and other parts of the world. Anjeer plays a vital role in Indian mythology as an object of worship. Anjeer tree has been known to be a rich source of food and medicine since ancient times.
According to data from the United States Department of Agriculture, dried anjeer has been found to have high nutrient value since it is a rich source of minerals and vitamins compared to other dried fruits
| Nutrient | Quantity per 100 g |
| Carbohydrate | 73.50 % |
| Protein | 4.67 % |
| Fat | 0.56 % |
| Dietary fibre | 3.68 % |
| Energy | 317.78 kcal |
Unani, Siddha, Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicines use anjeer for various medicinal properties. It is used as a diuretic, expectorant and mild laxative in the Unani medication system.3 Most interesting biological activities of anjeer can be studied to develop healing methods using it in future.
Parts of anjeer plant such as seeds, fruits, barks, leaves, shoots and latex have been exploited for various medicinal applications. Due to its therapeutic benefits, anjeer has traditionally been used in medicines for the treatment of various conditions such as cardiovascular disorders, colic, loss of appetite, indigestion and diarrhoea (gastrointestinal disorders)
- Hypolipidemic
- Hepatoprotective
- Antidiabetic
- Antipyretic
- Antispasmodic
- Anjeer consists of phenolic compounds that are beneficial to human health due to their antioxidant activity as hydrogen donators, reducing agents, singlet oxygen quenchers, free radical scavengers, etc.
- Studies have stated that various constituents of anjeer scavenge reactive oxygen species to prevent damage to deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), lipids and proteins.