Review on the pharmacological and health aspects of Hylocereus or Pitaya: An update

The need for fresh fruit and vegetables in the community is increasing, this due to research which states that consumption of can reduce likelihood disease. Hylocereus spp or dragon a medicine plant belonging Cactaceae family. distinctive morphology found shape skin corresponds oval body shape. Dragon grow well dry areas. Phytochemicals pitaya include carbohydrates, protein, saponin phenolic compounds, terpenoids, oils, flavonoids, tannins, phenols, coumarin, steroids. Meanwhile, nutritional analysis shows contains complete nutrition, including vitamins, fat, crude fiber, minerals. Based on previous research, has been proven be used as an alternative ingredient antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antoxidant, antulcer, antipertility, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, hypopolidemic, neuroprotective, cardioprotective, anti-platelet
 Keywords: Hyolocereus, medicine, phytochemistry, pharmacology.