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. Chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of. An overview of chemical composition and biomedical potentials article pdf available in asian journal of plant sciences 97. Olasantan skip to main content we use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. Dissolve 5 pellets under the tongue 3 times a day until symptoms are relieved or as directed by a doctor. Polyphenols, expressed as gallic acid equivalent, amounted, per 100 g plant matter, to 329, 1002. It was always known as a toxic gourd but was turned to as a food in desperate times. There have been reports of death following ingestion of just 112. Leafblade elongateovate in outline, distinctly scabridhairy beneath, smooth except on the nerves above, 26110 mm. Citrullus colocynthis as the cause of acute rectorrhagia.
Vegetable for more information on colocynthis and other boiron medicines, please visit our website at. 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. 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. Brine shrimps artemia salina were hatched using brine shrimp eggs in a conical shaped vessel 1l, filled with sterile artificial seawater prepared using sea salt 38 gl and adjusted to ph 8. Citrullus colocynthis cucurbitaceae is a perennial herb usually trailing. The citron melon citrullus caffer was formerly conseedered a cultivar of the citrullus lanatus species, but is now conseedered a separait species. There have been reports of death following ingestion of just. Citrullus colocynthis belong to the family of cucurbitaceae are purgative and used for the. Uses, side effects, interactions, dosage, and warning. The alcohols identified were 41methyl ethoxy, 1butanol.
Citrullus colocynthis, curcubitaceae, seed oil, physiochemical. Current situation of micronutrient deficiencies in west africa pdf. Catechic tannins and flavonoids were abundant in e1, hm and ea, whilst terpenoids were abundantly present in e1 and nb but only weekly in hm. 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. Pdf germplasm of citrullus colocynthis in the united arab emirates was studied to find variation in it. Sep 17, 2019 colocynth is a type of laxative called a stimulant laxative. Citrullus colocynthis is widely used in folk medicine for centuries and as an energy source also. The fruit pulp of colocynth has medicinal properties while the seeds have nutritive qualities. 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. Citrullus colocynthis, with many common names including colocynth, bitter apple, bitter.
Citrullus lanatus or wattermelon is a plant species in the faimily cucurbitaceae, a vinelik scrambler an trailer flouerin plant oreeginally frae subsaharan africae. It is especially suitable for irritable persons easily angered, and ill effects therefrom. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. The moisture content, free fatty acid content, idodine value, saponification. Fruits of citrullus colocynthis contains seventeen compounds were broadly identified and divided into five classes viz. Kinetics, thermodynamics and process parameter impact on solvent. Page designed through the cooperative efforts of interagency itis teams. 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. 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. Colocynthis definition of colocynthis by medical dictionary. Colocynthishomaccord injection solution is a clear, colorless solution. Cucumis trigonus, roxburgh cucumis pseudocolocynthis, royle. Colocynthis homoeopathic materia medica by william boericke.
Schrader, among the plants growing in the egyptoarabian 4. None of these extracts contained detectable amount of alkaloid, quinone, antraquinone, or reducing sugar. Citrullus colocynthis is commonly known as the colocynth, bitter apple, bitter cucumber. Colocynthis homaccord fda prescribing information, side. Structures of new cucurbitanetype triterpene glycosides and antiallergic constituents from citrullus colocynthis. The principal feature of colocynth is its severe, tearing, neuralgic pains. Colocynthis homoeopathic materia medica by william. Its botanical name is citrullus colocynthis and it belongs to cucurbitacae family. To study the phytochemical screening of different extracts from citrullus colocynthis c. Citrullus colocynthis definition of citrullus colocynthis.
All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Introduction world health organization survey indicated that about 7080% of the worlds population rely on nonconventional medicine, mainly of herbal sources, in their primary healthcare. Persons familiar with the common watermelon vine need no description of the plant which produces colocynth apples. Other side effects include convulsions, paralysis, and death. Colocynthis, bitter apple, bitter cucumber, colocynth. The effects on soil temperature and moisture content and crop growth and yield of intercropping maize with melon colocynthis vulgaris volume 24 issue 1 f. Amino acid citrulus colocynthis citrulus vulgaris soya bean citrulus colocynthis citrulus vulgaris lysine 36. Stimulant laxatives can decrease potassium levels in the body. Antimicrobial and toxicological studies on fruit pulp of citrullus. The fruit is exceedingly bitter, and resembles a small egg streaked with yellow and green. It was banned by the food and drug administration fda in 1991.
Despite serious safety concerns, colocynth is used for diabetes, high cholesterol and blood fats called. Perennial trailing herb with somewhat woody tuberous rootstock. 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. Egusi seed is botanically known as citrullus colocynthis curcurbita citrullus l. Effect of gymnema sylvester, citrullus colocynthis and artemisa absinthum on blood glucose and lipid profile in diabetic human. The effects on soil temperature and moisture content and. The effects on soil temperature and moisture content and crop growth and yield of intercropping maize with melon colocynthis vulgaris. Phytochemical screening and free radical scavenging activity. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. It is especially suitable for irritable persons easily. Four patients with colocynth intoxication are presented. Effects of alkaloid rich extract of citrullus colocynthis.
Indeed, if you will imagine a watermelon vine bearing a small, hard fruit with a bitter pulp, you. Citrullus colocynthis synonyms, citrullus colocynthis pronunciation, citrullus colocynthis translation, english dictionary definition of citrullus colocynthis. Citrullus colocynthis is a very droughttolerant medicinal species, closely related to watermelon c. If this is the first time you use this feature, you will be asked to authorise cambridge core to connect with your account. The physical characteristics of the guna melon were compared with citrullus lanatus serewe and citrullus vulgaris bara melon types. The board of trustees of the royal botanic gardens, kew. Issn phytochemical analysis of a folklore medicinal plant. Jun 14, 2018 citrullus colocynthis, also known as bitter cucumber, is a fruitbearing plant. Citrullus, the latin diminutive of citrus, from the appearance of the fruit. Hosted by the usgs core science analytics and synthesis.
Low doses of its seeds and fruit can reduce blood glucose levels. Colocynth citrullus colocynthis uses, dosage, side effects. Often indicated in the transition season when the air is cold, but the sun is still powerful enough to heat the blood. Phytochemical screening and free radical scavenging.
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. Colocynthis 30c by boiron helps with my sciatic pain when some other remedies like ruta, arnica etc. Higher doses are associated with sideeffects like colonic inflammation and rectal bleeding. I have not used it by itself as a solo remedy for long so its hard to gauge its overall effectiveness. 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 preliminary evidence suggests a topical application of citrullus colocynthis may stimulate. Cucurbitacin glucosides from citrullus colocynthis. It is very good for all kinds of painful conditions including. Publisher macmillan press year 1992 isbn 0333474945 description excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Colocynth definition of colocynth by the free dictionary. Colocynthis lectures on homoeopathic materia medica. The methanolic extract of dried fruit pulp of citrullus colocynthis cucurbitaceae has been studied with respect to. Citrullus colocynthis an overview sciencedirect topics. Citrullus colocynthis in kew science plants of the world online.
This page was last edited on 24 november 2014, at 11. Chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of citrullus. Phytochemical screening, total content of polyphenols and. Citrullus colocynthis, pharmacology, constituent, pharmacognosy i. Phytochemical screening and free radical scavenging activity of citrullus colocynthis seeds extracts. Colocynthis is available in a multidose tube, with approx. Sometimes they are by motion at least it appears that they are worse during rest by pressure and sometimes by heat.
Homeopathy a homeopathic remedy used for colic, neuralgia caused by suppressed emotions, gastric pain, headaches accompanied by nausea and. Citrullus colocynthis supplement health benefits, dosage. It resembles a common watermelon vine, but bears, small, hard fruit with a bitter pulp. A tendrilbearing old world vine bearing yellowish, greenmottled fruits the size of small lemons. The highest antioxidant and free radical scavenging ability of the fruit extract was. Abdominal cramps improved by bending over directions. It is carried into market during the hindu new year feast. 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. Develops most of its symptoms in the abdomen and head, causing intense neuralgias. It is a desert viny plant native to the mediterranean basin and asia. Citrullus colocynthis, antimicrobial profile, toxicology. Antioxidant and free radical scavenging potential of citrullus colocynthis l.
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