The board of trustees of the royal botanic gardens, kew. Herbal medicinal importance of citrullus lanatus mentioned in. Pdf medicinal utility of melon citrullus colocynthis l. Larvicidal activity of crude hexane, ethyl acetate, petroleum ether, acetone, and methanol extracts of the leaf of c. Develops most of its symptoms in the abdomen and head, causing intense neuralgias.
The effect of pulp and seed extract of citrullus colocynthis, as an. Log probity curve of fruit pulp extract of citrullus colocynthis on anopheles arabiensis and culex quinquefasciatus larvae after 24 hour 4. Jan, 2015 medicinal herb patalgarudi broom creeper jaljamni cocculus hirsutus cocculus hirsutus plant root causes sweat, loosen stools and increase bowel movements and restores normal health. This powder is so inflammable that the arabs collect it to use as kindling. Citrullus colocynthis is used to treat diabetes, since it may be able to induce insulin secretion from the pancreas after supplementation, while. Effects of hydroethanol extract of citrullus colocynthis on blood glucose. Citrullus colocynthis, with many common names including colocynth, bitter apple, bitter cucumber, desert gourd, citation needed egusi, vine of sodom, or wild gourd, is a desert viny plant native to the mediterranean basin and asia, especially turkey especially in regions such as izmir, and nubia. Citrullus colocynthis 1 citrullus colocynthis bitterapple and spelling variants redirect here. Homeopathy a homeopathic remedy used for colic, neuralgia caused by suppressed emotions, gastric pain, headaches accompanied by nausea and vomiting, gout, rheumatic complaints, and vertigo. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. Often indicated in the transition season when the air is cold, but the sun is still powerful enough to heat the blood. C have been used traditionally in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Other side effects include convulsions, paralysis, and death.
Indeed, if you will imagine a watermelon vine bearing a small, hard fruit with a bitter pulp, you. The traces of gotu kola can be found in the india ayurvda, chinese shennong herbal and french pharmacopoeia, which are the most ancient methods of treatment. Sekar abstract phytochemical screening of citrullus colocynthis belonging to the family cucurbitaceae was carried out for finding its medicinal values. Medicinal use of bitter apple bitter apple herb is useful in treating abdominal ailments, skin diseases, intestinal worms, inflammation etc. Citrullus colocynthis medicinal benefits talk to your pharmacist for more details. Citrullus colocynthis is used to treat diabetes, since it may be able to induce insulin secretion from the pancreas after supplementation, while reducing blood glucose and improving lipid levels.
Medicinal herb patalgarudi broom creeper jaljamni cocculus hirsutus cocculus hirsutus plant root causes sweat, loosen stools and increase bowel movements and restores normal health. Medicinal uses and pharmacological activities of cyperus. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. Citrullus colocynthis as the cause of acute rectorrhagia. Chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of. Herbal medicinal importance of citrullus lanatus mentioned.
The effect of citrullus colocynthis extract on cutaneous. Nutgrass cyperus rotundus information, uses and sideeffects motha nutgrass in ayurveda used to treat various female disorders like yeast, candida, premenstrual syndrome, breast tumor. The seeds are claimed to be nutritional but the pulp and outer skin of the gourd contains a highly poisonous constituent called colocynthin. It is especially suitable for irritable persons easily. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. Persons familiar with the common watermelon vine need no description of the plant which produces colocynth apples.
Fruit juice with sugar is a house hold remedy in dropsy anonymous, 1970. The effect of pulp and seed extract of citrullus colocynthis. Colocynthis works well for sharp pains down the outer side of the thigh, leg, or foot. Xaviers college, palayamkottai, tamil nadu 627 002, india email. Schrad is a valuable cucurbit plant, widely distributed in the desert areas of the world. There have been reports of death following ingestion of just 112. When the fruit is ripe its pulp dries to form a powder used as a bitter medicine and drastic purgative. Citrullus colocynthis in kew science plants of the world online. Studies on antimicrobial efficiency of citrullus colocynthis.
Colocynthis homoeopathic materia medica by william. Effects of alkaloid rich extract of citrullus colocynthis fruits on artemia salina and human cancerous mcf7 and hepg2 cells aniruddha mukherjee, savita d patil abstract in the present research the anticancer effect of alkaloid rich extract of citrullus colocynthis fruits. It is especially suitable for irritable persons easily angered, and ill effects therefrom. E is known to be found profoundly in citrullus colocynthis. Medicinal action and usesit is a powerful drastic hydragogue cathartic producing, when given in large doses, violent griping with, sometimes, bloody discharges and dangerous inflammation of the bowels. Phytochemical analysis of a folklore medicinal plant citrullus colocynthis l bitter apple c. Citrullus colocynthis, also known as bitter cucumber, is a fruitbearing plant sometimes used medicinally. Colocynthis lectures on homoeopathic materia medica by. Citrullus colocynthis medicinal benefits citrullus. Learn more about colocynth uses, effectiveness, possible side effects, interactions, dosage, user ratings and products that contain colocynth. The principal feature of colocynth is its severe, tearing, neuralgic pains. These compounds include elatermidine, glycosides, resin, dihydric alcohol, heltiacontane, citrullin and citrullinic acid.
In the provings it has found to cause violent intestinal irritation, first of watery evacuations. Colocynth citrullus colocynthis uses, dosage, side effects. C and its natural variants are not determined well. Centella asiatica, popular as gotu kola in india, is known for its significant medicinal values. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link. The effect of citrullus colocynthis extract on cutaneous leishmaniasis lesion in human. Colocynthis lectures on homoeopathic materia medica. Other uses the seeds contain 30 34% of a pale yellow oil, which contains an alkaloid, a glucoside and a saponin.
Schrad cucurbitaceae is a traditionally acclaimed hair tonic in ayurveda the traditional indian system of medicine. Citrullus colocynthis fruits are usually recognized for its wide received in revised form range of medicinal uses as well as pharmaceutical and nutraceutical. Citrullus colocynthis fruits are usually recognized for its wide range of medicinal uses as well as pharmaceutical and nutraceutical potential. Current situation of micronutrient deficiencies in west africa pdf. A qualitative analysis was performed for the identification of. Issn phytochemical analysis of a folklore medicinal plant. Jun 14, 2018 citrullus colocynthis, also known as bitter cucumber, is a fruitbearing plant sometimes used medicinally. Department of biology payam noor university, busher iran. Cucurbitacins from the leaves of citrullus colocynthis l. The leaves juice is given to treat leucorrhoea, gonorrhoea, tiredness, fever and diseases that are caused due to excess heat inside body.
Colocynthis homoeopathic materia medica by william boericke. Department of plant biology and plant biotechnology, st. Colocynthis tends to be the most beneficial as a homeopathic remedy for those who have suppressed anger. It was banned by the food and drug administration in 1991 taking even very small amounts of colocynth can cause severe irritation of the stomach and intestine lining, bloody diarrhea, kidney damage, bloody urine, and inability to urinate. Studies on antimicrobial efficiency of citrullus colocynthis l. Effects of alkaloid rich extract of citrullus colocynthis fruits on artemia salina and human cancerous mcf7 and hepg2 cells aniruddha mukherjee, savita d patil abstract in the present research the anticancer effect of alkaloid rich extract of citrullus colocynthis fruits was investigated. To provide scientific grounds to medicinal use of c. Sequence information deduced from several polymorphic intergenic cpdna regions and a relatively large intron 0. This is also used for the poisonous soda apple, a species of. Uses dried pulp of unripe fruit is used medicinally for its drastic purgative and hydragogue cathartic action on the intestinal tract. Citrullus colocynthis fruits and leaf has long been used for industrial, commercial and medical purpose. Seeds are rich in oil and protein and can be utilized on an industrial scale. Citrullus colocynthis 2 growth its fruit, which is lemonsized, yellowish, greenmottled, spongy, and extremely bitter, is a powerful hepatic stimulant and hydragogue cathartic.
Known hazards the plant contains a number of potentially toxic compounds and can be harmful if used in quantity. These pains may be accompanied by a backache and may even cause some sort of numbness at certain points. It unfortunately happens, that, when speaking of the medicinal effects of colocynth, the action of the pure. As a matter of fact, return to the herbal medicinal plants is necessary and recommended by the light of holy quran and the prophetic traditions. The present study reveals the medicinal uses, chemical compositions and examines recent investigations on the therapeutic activities of extracts and chemicals identified from citrullus colocynthis.
It is known by various names such as bitter cucumber, pumpkin seeds, egusi melon, vine of sodom plant, wild gourd, bitter apple, colocynth or desert gourd. Premodern medicinal uses in premodern medicine it was an ingredient in the electuary called confectio hamech, or diacatholicon, and most. Finally, many thanks to peter winterton for the english revision. Citrullus colocynthis definition of citrullus colocynthis. Citrullus colocynthis is a desert plant with a rich history as an important medicinal plant and as a source of valuable oil. The current work investigates the effects of pulp and seed extract of c.
Nutgrass cyperus rotundus information, uses and side. Its small seeds appear in several early egyptian, lybian and near eastern sites from about 4000 bc. The revised version of the report includes substantially more information on the. However therapeutic applications and adverse effects of c. Publisher macmillan press year 1992 isbn 0333474945 description excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Citrullus colocynthis is a very droughttolerant medicinal species, closely related to watermelon c. Medicinal uses the citrullus colocynthis of family cucurbitacece is useful against fever, intestinal parasities, hepatic and abdominal diseases, visceral and cerebral congestions. Egusi seed is botanically known as citrullus colocynthis curcurbita citrullus l. Homeopathy a homeopathic remedy used for colic, neuralgia caused by suppressed emotions, gastric pain, headaches accompanied by nausea and. Xaviers college, palayamkottai, tamil nadu 627 002. Root extract is used against jaundice, urinary diseases, rheumatism etc. The present study represents an attempt to document information on the traditional medicinal plants that used in nigeria. Colocynthis is native to turkey but is cultivated in many dry, hot semidesert areas around the world. Effects of hydroethanol extract of citrullus colocynthis on blood.
Sometimes they are by motion at least it appears that they are worse during rest by pressure and sometimes by heat. The main clinical feature was acute rectorrhagia preceeded by mucosal diarrhea with tenesmus, which gradually progressed to bloody diarrhea and overt rectorrhagia within 3 to 4 hours. Four patients with colocynth intoxication are presented. The active properties of colocynth depend upon the presence of the glucoside colocynthine, c56h64o23, discovered by herberger, and further investigated by walz and by bastick. Citrullus colocynthis was reported in multiple ethnopharmacologic studies from different part of the world as a traditional remedy for a variety of diseases including gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, and respiratory disorders also, diabetes mellitus is known as the most popular traditional indication of c. The article also presents some of the functions of the chemicals present and attempt to emphasize and create an awareness of the great potential of citrullus colocynthis as a source of novel. Citrullus colocynthis contained carbohydrate, protein, separated amino acid, tannins, saponins. Its botanical name is citrullus colocynthis and it belongs to cucurbitacae family. Dec 20, 20 medicinal use of bitter apple bitter apple herb is useful in treating abdominal ailments, skin diseases, intestinal worms, inflammation etc. Cucurbitaceae has medicinal and ornamental purposes, the former derived. Citrullus colocynthis, with many common names including colocynth, bitter apple, bitter.
Citrullus colocynthis supplement health benefits, dosage. A qualitative analysis was performed for the identification of the presence. Larvicidal activity of ethanol extract of citrullus. When to be given alone, it should be triturated with some inert or insoluble powders, as gum or farinaceous matter, in order to diminish its severity of action. Phylogeography of the bitter apple, citrullus colocynthis. Citrullus colocynthis an overview sciencedirect topics. Some caution should be employed in the use of this remedy, see the notes above on toxicity. Medicinal action and uses it is a powerful drastic hydragogue cathartic producing, when given in large doses, violent griping with, sometimes, bloody discharges and dangerous inflammation of the bowels. A compiled check list of these plants including their latin names, families, parts used, medicinal uses, and name in different nigerian states is the main purpose of this study. This plant is used in folk medicine by people in rural areas as a purgative. Citrullus colocynthis, with many common names including colocynth, bitter apple, bitter cucumber, desert gourd, citation needed egusi, vine of sodom, or wild gourd, is a desert viny plant native to the mediterranean basin and asia, especially turkey especially in regions such as izmir, and nubia it resembles a common watermelon vine, but bears small, hard fruits with a bitter pulp. Effects of alkaloid rich extract of citrullus colocynthis.
Bitter apple also known as citrullus colocynthis l. Dec 31, 2014 medicinal herbs such as citrullus colocynthis c. Death has resulted from a dose of 1 12 teaspoonsful of the powder. The fruit pulp of colocynth has medicinal properties while the seeds have nutritive qualities. May 10, 2010 colocynthis works well for sharp pains down the outer side of the thigh, leg, or foot. Citrullus colocynthis plants,citrullus colocynthis seeds. The fruit is an orange sized gourd that contains pulp and seed.
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