Phyto-pharmacology of Momordica dioica Roxb. ex. Willd: A Review
Keywords:
Momordica dioica, Cucurbitaceae, phytochemical constituents, Parora, pharmacological actions, kakoraAbstract
Momordica dioica Roxb. ex. Willd (Cucurbitaceae ) is commonly known as a biiter gourd. It is traditionally used as astringent, febrifuge, antiseptic, anthelmintic, spermicidal. Also Used in bleeding piles, urinary infection and as a sedative. Studies indicate that it possesses antioxidant, hepatoprotective, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-lipid peroxidative, hypoglycemic and analgesic properties. This review aims to highlight the ethnobotany, pharmacognostic and pharmacological uses of Momordica dioica
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