Table 1.
The main studies conducted with extracts derived from miracle berry.
Start Material | Solvent Extract | Effects | Type of Study | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Powder seeds | 95% Ethanol | Cholesterol-lowering agent | Preclinical | [49] |
Air-dried leaves | 80% Methanol | Antidiabetic | Preclinical | [45,48] |
Air-dried skin+pulp | 95% EtOH | Uptake of glucose | In vitro (C2C12) | [43] |
Miracle fruit powder | Water/butanol | Antioxidant; Anti-hyperuricemia |
In vitro, Preclinical | [50] |
Leaves, stems, and berries dried | 80% MeOH, 10% EtOH | Reduce proliferation of colorectal cancer cell lines | In vitro | [51] |
Stems | MeOH | Reduce proliferation in melanoma cell lines | In vitro | [36] |
Pulp and fruit | MeOH-fruit | Anti-tyrosinase and antioxidation effects | In vitro | [44] |
CHCl3-pulp | ||||
Miracle fruit powder | No extraction | Improve insulin resistance | Preclinical | [41] |