The Biological and Pharmacological Importance of Apricot

The aim of this review can be summarized as medicinal importance of apricot and it’s kernel. In this context; to give information on some research results which hitherto intended it’s biological and pharmacological importances. It’s different effects from liver regeneration to myocardial ischemia- reperfussion and serum minerals to anti-oxidant enzymes will be discussed. It may be emphasized that apricot is one of the rarest fruits which consumes both itself and it’s kernel. Key word: Apricot ( Prunus armeniaca L.