Abstract
This review explores the multifaceted benefits of Myrica species, commonly known as bayberry, highlighting their therapeutic, nutritional, and environmental value. The fruit of the Myrica tree is very good for you. It’s full of important nutrients and bioactive compounds, like myricetin, that help your immune system and your overall health. Tree bark, in addition to fruit, contains essential oils, and locals use the wood for construction. Various species of Myrica, including Myrica esculenta (Myrica Nagi), which is found in India, are distributed across several countries, including China, Nepal, Japan, Singapore, and Malaysia. Although the industrial uses of bayberry have received limited research, its pharmacological and medicinal properties have been the subject of extensive studies. The high nutritional content of fruit includes iron, magnesium, sodium, potassium, calcium, and copper. Additionally, it contains bioactive compounds such as tannins, flavonoids, volatile compounds, saponins, and phenolic acids. his study looks at how research trends changed from 2014 to 2024 using bibliographic tools that discuss the fruit’s uses and its health, nutrition, and environmental benefits. The study also maps the species’ distributions around the world. Despite its numerous benefits, bayberry faces threats from overexploitation and urbanization, leading to its decline. There is a pressing need to explore and develop sustainable uses and byproducts of these wild fruits to preserve their value and ensure their availability for future generations.
