Avocado Seed Husks for Disease Treatment

Date:10 May 2018

Country: United States

Application

• Potential use in treating diseases like cancer and heart disease.
• Applications in cosmetics, perfumes, and industrial products like plastics.

Description

Researchers from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley discovered that avocado seed husks contain valuable compounds with potential health benefits. They extracted oil and wax from the husks, identifying 116 compounds, including antiviral and anti-cancer agents. These findings suggest that avocado seed husks could be used in treatments for cancer, heart disease, and in consumer products like cosmetics and plastics. The team plans to explore creating modified medications with fewer side effects.

Pathway Description:

The process began by grinding 300 dried avocado seed husks into powder. This powder was then further processed to extract seed husk oil and wax. The oil and wax were analyzed using chromatography-mass spectrometry, identifying various compounds. The identified compounds were studied for their potential medicinal and industrial applications.