Argania spinosa (L.) Skeels, der Arganbaum

Zusammenfassung

Der in Marokko, Algerien, in der Westsahara und in Mauretanien endemische Arganbaum, Argania spinosa (L.) Skeels, wird seit Jahrhunderten vielseitig genutzt. Insbesondere das aus den Früchten des Baumes gepresste Öl enthält neben Triglyceriden auch Tocopherole und Phytosterole, die es als wertvolles Speiseöl und für kosmetische Zubereitungen besonders geeignet machen. Neue Untersuchungen zeigen gesundheitsfördernde Effekte des Öls und der wasserlöslichen Inhaltsstoffe der Arganfrüchte bei metabolischen Erkrankungen.

The argan tree, Argania spinosa (L.) Skeels, which is endemic to Morocco, Algeria, Western Sahara and Mauritania, has been used in many ways for centuries. In particular, the oil pressed from the fruit of the tree contains triglycerides as well as tocopherols and phytosterols, which make it particularly suitable as a valuable edible oil and for cosmetic preparations. New studies show the health-promoting effects of the oil and the water-soluble ingredients of the argan fruit on metabolic diseases.

Schlüsselwörter

Argania spinosa - Arganbaum - Sapotaceae - traditionelle Anwendung - Phytochemie - Pharmakologie

Key words

Argania spinosa - argan tree - Sapotaceae - traditional use - phytochemistry - pharmacology

Publication History

Article published online:
04 December 2024

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