Schrad cucurbitaceae is a traditionally acclaimed hair tonic in ayurveda the traditional indian system of medicine. Therapeutic effects of citrullus colocynthis fruit in patients with type ii. Chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of citrullus. Agricultural industry foodcookingnutrition health, general biodiesel fuels production processes biomass energy bitter apple chemical properties usage chemical processes methods esters fats, oils and waxes. The plant has small, pale greenish yellow flowers, forked tendrils, and. Colocynth citrullus colocynthis uses, dosage, side effects. Its small seeds appear in several early egyptian, lybian and near eastern sites from about 4000 bc. Colocynthis tends to be the most beneficial as a homeopathic remedy for those who have suppressed anger. It is a groundhugging vine which grows abundantly in dry conditions. Colocynthis lectures on homoeopathic materia medica.
Xaviers college, palayamkottai, tamil nadu 627 002, india email. 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. Effect of chemical refining on citrullus colocynthis and pongamia pinnata seed oil. The effect of citrullus colocynthis extract on cutaneous leishmaniasis lesion in human. The leading symptoms of the remedy include a tendency to pentup emotions, especially anger, restlessness with pain and an aversion to talking, answering or having much contact with people at all.
This is also used for the poisonous soda apple, a species of. 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. 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. 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. Seeds are rich in oil and protein and can be utilized on an industrial scale. Physicochemical properties of citrullus colocynthis seed oil.
Egusi seed is botanically known as citrullus colocynthis curcurbita citrullus l. 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. Department of biology payam noor university, busher iran. Phenolic compounds and antiradical properties of methanolic extracts of citrullus colocynthis and plantago major in iran afsaneh moslemi mehni 1, fatemeh shahdadi 2 1young researchers and elite club, jiroft branch, islamic azad university, jiroft, iran 2department of food engineering, jiroft university, iran key words. C have been used traditionally in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Phylogeography of the bitter apple, citrullus colocynthis. The benefits, dosage and side effects of citrullus colocynthis. Citrullus colocynthis fruits were also traditionally used as an abortifacient and to treat constipation, oedema, bacterial infections, cancer and diabetes 47.
Possible genoprotective effect of citrullus colocynthis l. 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. Citrullus colocynthis plant was traditionally used for the treatment of diabetes in sabzevar city, iran. Other names abu jahl, alhandal, bitter apple, bitter cucumber. Four patients with colocynth intoxication are presented. Sequence information deduced from several polymorphic intergenic cpdna regions and a relatively large intron 0. C and its natural variants are not determined well. 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. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in bitter apple. 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.
Phenolic compounds and antiradical properties of methanolic. Medicinal use of bitter apple bitter apple herb is useful in treating abdominal ailments, skin diseases, intestinal worms, inflammation etc. Citrullus colocynthis is a medicinal plant that has anticancer property mediated by apoptosis. The citrullus colocynthis extract significantly lowered the formation of granuloma tissue in chronic inflammation model. A qualitative analysis was performed for the identification of. 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. Bitter apple herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients. The principal feature of colocynth is its severe, tearing, neuralgic pains. The present study represents an attempt to document information on the traditional medicinal plants that used in nigeria. Homeopathy a homeopathic remedy used for colic, neuralgia caused by suppressed emotions, gastric pain, headaches accompanied by nausea and. Phytochemical analysis of a folklore medicinal plant citrullus colocynthis l bitter apple c. Citrullus colocynthis 1 citrullus colocynthis bitterapple and spelling variants redirect here.
Citrullus colocynthis supplement health benefits, dosage. Nov 19, 2017 citrullus colocynthis has a number of interesting names like indrayan hindi, bitter apple, vine of sodom, and desert gourd. Citrullus colocynthis as the cause of acute rectorrhagia. Based on the above findings, the researchers agreed that citrullus colocynthis is suitable for use as an antiinflammatory agent. Publisher macmillan press year 1992 isbn 0333474945 description excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Citrullus colocynthis 2 growth its fruit, which is lemonsized, yellowish, greenmottled, spongy, and extremely bitter, is a powerful hepatic stimulant and hydragogue cathartic. It is also used in combination products for treating liver and gallbladder ailments. Herbal medicinal importance of citrullus lanatus mentioned. 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. In a recent study, two whiteflyresistant genotypes of citrullus colocynthis l. Citrullus colocynthis bitter apple ayurvedic properties. Department of pharmacology, college of medicine, thi qar university, nasiriyah. The wild gourds in the bible were most likely the fruit of the citrullus colocynthis.
Colocynth is used on the skin for nerve pain in people with diabetes. Citrullus colocynthis plants,citrullus colocynthis seeds. These pains may be accompanied by a backache and may even cause some sort of numbness at certain points. It was banned by the food and drug administration fda in 1991. I have not used it by itself as a solo remedy for long so its hard to gauge its overall effectiveness. Sometimes they are by motion at least it appears that they are worse during rest by pressure and sometimes by heat. Its botanical name is citrullus colocynthis and it belongs to cucurbitacae family. Effect of chemical refining on citrullus colocynthis and. There have been reports of death following ingestion of just. Colocynthis works well for sharp pains down the outer side of the thigh, leg, or foot. Medicinal the dried, unripe fruit pulp constitutes the drug colocynth, which is a very strong laxative. Mice were preadministered with different doses of cct via intraperitoneal injection for 7 consecutive days followed by injection with. Citrullus colocynthis fruits are usually recognized for its wide range of medicinal uses antioxidant, insecticide, antimicrobial and as source of bioactive constituents 3 4 5. Citrullus colocynthis is a desert plant with a rich history as an important medicinal plant and as a source of valuable oil.
It is a good herbal remedy for rheumatic pain and arthritis. This is a dangerously powerful plant that has been found to work as a medicine in ayurveda as well as homeopathy. Death has resulted from a dose of 1 12 teaspoonsful of the powder. Department of plant biology and plant biotechnology, st. Citrullus colocynthis as the cause of acute rectorrhagia hindawi. Mar 20, 2006 citrullus colocynthis is a desert plant with a rich history as an important medicinal plant and as a source of valuable oil. Schrad is a valuable cucurbit plant, widely distributed in the desert areas of the world. Bitter apple plant extract is helpful for treatment of diabetes. The letters hpus indicate that this ingredient is officially included in the homeopathic pharmacop. Issn phytochemical analysis of a folklore medicinal plant. Phenolic compounds and antiradical properties of methanolic extracts of citrullus colocynthis and plantago major in iran afsaneh moslemi mehni 1, fatemeh shahdadi 2 1young researchers and elite club, jiroft branch, islamic azad university, jiroft, iran 2department of. Citrullus colocynthis definition of citrullus colocynthis. 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.
Colocynthis definition of colocynthis by medical dictionary. However therapeutic applications and adverse effects of c. Citrullus colocynthis, with many common names including colocynth, bitter apple, bitter. Citrullus colocynthis an overview sciencedirect topics. Colocynth, citrullus colocynthis, hairystemmed perennial vine of the gourd family cucurbitaceae, native to the mediterranean region. Medicinal uses and pharmacological activities of cyperus. Colocynthis 30c by boiron helps with my sciatic pain when some other remedies like ruta, arnica etc. Chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of. Medicinal uses the citrullus colocynthis of family cucurbitacece is useful against fever, intestinal parasities, hepatic and abdominal diseases, visceral and cerebral congestions. The current work investigates the effects of pulp and seed extract of c. 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. Citrullus colocynthis has a number of interesting names like indrayan hindi, bitter apple, vine of sodom, and desert gourd. The effect of pulp and seed extract of citrullus colocynthis.
There have been reports of death following ingestion of just 112. Citrullus colocynthis is a very droughttolerant medicinal species, closely related to watermelon c. Sekar abstract phytochemical screening of citrullus colocynthis belonging to the family cucurbitaceae was carried out for finding its medicinal values. Citrullus colocynthis fruits and leaf has long been used for industrial, commercial and medical purpose. Names of bitter apple in various languages of the world are also given. The second edition of an excellent guide to the edible uses of plants, though it does not give any details of cultivation etc. Citrullus colocynthis contained carbohydrate, protein, separated amino acid, tannins, saponins. Patients and herbalists should be acquainted with the proper use and side. Jun 14, 2018 citrullus colocynthis, also known as bitter cucumber, is a fruitbearing plant sometimes used medicinally 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. Cct fruits extract against cyclophosphamide cpinduced dna damage in mice bone marrow cells was evaluated using micronucleus assay, as an index of induced chromosomal damage. The authors suggested that combining the use of reflective mulch and host plant resistance could additively suppress whitefly infestation.
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. Citrullus colocynthis, also known as bitter cucumber, is a fruitbearing plant sometimes used medicinally. When the fruit is ripe its pulp dries to form a powder used as a bitter medicine and drastic purgative. Colocynthis lectures on homoeopathic materia medica by. Uses, side effects, interactions, dosage, and warning. The effect of citrullus colocynthis extract on cutaneous. Studies on antimicrobial efficiency of citrullus colocynthis l. A qualitative analysis was performed for the identification of the presence. Premodern medicinal uses in premodern medicine it was an ingredient in the electuary called confectio hamech, or diacatholicon, and most. These compounds include elatermidine, glycosides, resin, dihydric alcohol, heltiacontane, citrullin and citrullinic acid. Persons familiar with the common watermelon vine need no description of the plant which produces colocynth apples. Dec 31, 2014 medicinal herbs such as citrullus colocynthis c. Report by african journal of food, agriculture, nutrition and development. Jan 15, 2018 colocynth indravaruni, bitter apple is a great herbal plant with many useful properties.
See the list of medicinal herbs in israel, the parts used and their medical uses to treat various diseases. Indeed, if you will imagine a watermelon vine bearing a small, hard fruit with a bitter pulp, you. Known hazards the plant contains a number of potentially toxic compounds and can be harmful if used in quantity. 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. Colocynth indravaruni, bitter apple is a great herbal plant with many useful properties. We have found, for example, that remedies which come from the same family of plants all share a number of characteristics. The colocynth grows in sandy, coastal, or desert soils and commonly spreads vegetatively. It kills intestinal worms and is used for treatment of colitis. Fruit juice with sugar is a house hold remedy in dropsy anonymous, 1970. Other side effects include convulsions, paralysis, and death. Uses dried pulp of unripe fruit is used medicinally for its drastic purgative and hydragogue cathartic action on the intestinal tract.
This plant tends to control kapha and pitta doshas. How bitter apple is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. It is a helpful herb for liver disorders like jaundice. Despite serious safety concerns, colocynth is used for diabetes, high cholesterol and blood fats called triglycerides, constipation, and tuberculosis. Citrullus colocynthis is used to treat diabetes, since it may be able to induce insulin secretion from the pancreas after supplementation, while. Herbal medicinal importance of citrullus lanatus mentioned in. 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. In order to document the traditional uses of citrullus colocynthis survey was carried out during the. This powder is so inflammable that the arabs collect it to use as kindling. 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. Bitter apple herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects.
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