Aronia Melanocarpa, a potential therapeutic agent

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Article Title:	Aronia Melanocarpa, a potential therapeutic agent
Authors:	Ioana Lancrajan
Affiliation:	„Vasile Goldiş” Western University of Arad, Faculty of Life Sciences, Romania
Abstract:	The positive effect of Aronia melanocarpa on human healthy is well known from over hundred years with a global and targeted action direct on certain organs and systems as cardiovascular system, age associated diseases, with prodigious results regarding cancer treatment, especially gastro-intestinal cancer (Slimestad, 2005/ Grajek, 2004). The absolute positive tendency of Aronia plant on humans is well known, however the variant originated from Nordh America lies in attention of different researchers groups beginning 1990 years. Our clinical tests regarding the impact on the arterial hypertension and hypercholesterolemia, regulation of lipid equilibrium are encouraging. Our data establish the biggest microelements content of Chokeberry (Aronia) against other fruits as sour cherry (Prunus cerasus), wine grapes (Vitis vinifera), Rubus caesius, Vaccinium myrtillus and Rosa canina. Favorable action on blood glucose level is also reported as clinical result. Our findings imply a start point for future investigations in order to elaborate new drugs based on Aronia plant extracts.
Keywords:	glycaemia, minerals, vitamins, cholesterol, Chokeberry, Aronia
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*Correspondence:	Ioana Lancrajan, „Vasile Goldiş” Western University of Arad, Faculty of Life Sciences, Rebreanu str. 91-93; email: Lancrajan _ioana@yahoo.com