Comparison of Phytochemical analysis and In vitro Pharmacological activities of most commonly available medicinal plants belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family
30 Apr 2019-Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology (A and V Publication)-Vol. 12, Iss: 4, pp 1541-1546
TL;DR: The study aimed to investigate qualitative and quantitative phytochemical screening, antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of methanol and petroleum ether leaf extract of Momordica charantia, Citrullus lanatus, Coccinia grandis and Lageneria siceraria.
Abstract: Medicinal plants are considered to be a prosperous source of ingredients which can be used in drug improvement and production. In addition to these, plants play an essential role in the improvement of human culture around the world. The family Cucurbitaceae are usually called as gourds that grow widely in tropical, subtropical, arid deserts and temperate locations. Several bioactive containing plants are present in this family so it is used widely from ancient time for their medicinal values. The study aimed to investigate qualitative and quantitative phytochemical screening, antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of methanol and petroleum ether leaf extract of Momordica charantia, Citrullus lanatus, Coccinia grandis and Lageneria siceraria.
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TL;DR: In this paper , the authors discuss on pharmacological activities of Mukia maderaspatana, a plant belonging to Cucurbitaceae genus, which is used as herbal drug for cough and cold.
Abstract: Cucurbits are consumable crops, belonging to the family of Cucurbitaceae. They are widely distributed in the regions of tropical and sub-tropical region. These tendril climbers are grown in village surrounding. The plant has been grown from olden days for its medicinal value. It is used as herbal drug for cough and cold. All parts of plant such as leaf, stem, root, fruit and seeds are used in historical system of medicine. Cucurbits are naturally trailing plant. Edible food such as watermelon and cucumber are found in cucurbit family. Plants belonging to cucurbits family are higher in nutritional value. Mukia maderaspatana belongs to Cucurbitaceae genus. It is (called as “musumusukkai” in tamil). It is also known as Cucumis maderaspatana. Mukia maderaspatana has pharmacological activities such as aperient, diuretic, stomachic, antipyretic, anti-flatulent, anti-asthmatic, antitussive, antihistaminic, antibronchitic, hypolipidemic, hepatoprotective, hypoglycaemic, antiulcer. Phytochemical screening shows the presence of glycosides, flavonoids, phenols, alkaloids, saponin, carbohydrate and steroid in ethanol and methanol extraction. In this article we discuss on pharmacological activities of Mukia maderaspatana.