Sea cucumber as a therapeutic aquatic resource for human health

Sea cucumbers are worm-like, leathery bodied, benthic, marine organisms with a branched gonad. There over 900 species, and these capable of changing their mechanical state, regenerating small appendages, digestive tract. Additionally, sea possess both commercial therapeutical value. Furthermore, it is thought that the metabolites may give rise to The use in therapy can be traced back Ming dynasty, where they were eaten for tonic properties against constipation, hypertension, rheumatism. A plethora studies have been conducted, whereby different extracted from tested therapeutic properties. Herein, we review discuss anti-cancer, anti-microbial, anti-coagulant, anti-diabetic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory cucumber by assessing literature on PubMed Google Scholar. genome epigenome remarkable species discussed. With immense data supporting cucumbers, further warranted, order develop novel innovative compounds benefit human health fascinating organisms.