Ethnomedicinal uses and pharmacological activities of scarlet gourd
Background and aims: Scarlet gourd, a common name for Coccinia grandis, is an essential plant due to its immense medicinal properties. It is traditionally used to treat bronchitis, cough, skin diseases, epilepsy, psoriasis, wound healing, smallpox, leprosy, gonorrhea, malaria, and jaundice. Meth...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Future Natural Products |
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| Online Access: | http://fnp.skums.ac.ir/Article/fnp-169 |
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| Summary: | Background and aims: Scarlet gourd, a common name for Coccinia grandis, is an essential
plant due to its immense medicinal properties. It is traditionally used to treat bronchitis, cough,
skin diseases, epilepsy, psoriasis, wound healing, smallpox, leprosy, gonorrhea, malaria, and
jaundice.
Methods: The scientific information on C. grandis was obtained from various sources, including
Scopus, Google Scholar, PubMed, Science Direct, and other scientific databases, covering 2005
to 2022.
Results: The bioactive components of C. grandis include taraxerone, lycopene, heptacosane,
cephalandrine, lupenol, vitamins, triterpenoids, and saponins. The pharmacological activities
of the scarlet gourd are antidiabetic, antipyretic, antimalarial, antihistamine, antihypertensive,
antioxidant, hepatoprotective, antitussive, anticancer, antimicrobial, and antifungal effects.
Conclusion: Due to its bioactive components, scarlet gourd (C. grandis) exhibits diverse
pharmacological activities, including antidiabetic and anticancer effects. However, many
traditional uses remain scientifically unverified, warranting further research. |
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| ISSN: | 2783-4662 |