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Glossary Citrullus colocynthis

desert plant known as bitter apple with potent medicinal properties

Citrullus colocynthis, also known as bitter apple or colocynth, is a desert plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. It produces a small, hard fruit that has been traditionally used in herbal medicine for its strong laxative properties. However, due to its potent bioactive compounds, it should be used with caution as it can be toxic in high doses.

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Effect of Citrullus Colocynthis Schrad on Testosterone-Induced Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

research Effect of Citrullus colocynthis Schard on Testosterone-Induced Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

5 citations , September 2009 in “Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine”

This study found that the petroleum ether extract of Citrullus colocynthis fruit and an isolated steroidal compound may reduce prostatic hyperplasia in rats induced by testosterone, suggesting potential use in managing androgen-dependent conditions.

research Effect of Citrullus coclocynthis Schrad on hair growth activity of albino rats

5 citations , January 2007

This study found that topical application of Citrullus colocynthis extracts reduced hair growth initiation and completion times in albino rats and resulted in similar hair follicle anagen phase activation as minoxidil.

research Citrullus colocynthis: A Treasure of Phytochemical, Pharmacological, Pesticidal and Nematicidal Compounds

5 citations , January 2021 in “Pakistan Journal of Nematology”

This review discusses the potential of Citrullus colocynthis as a natural nematicidal agent and highlights its phytochemical composition, but reports no new experimental results.

research Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad. (Cucurbitaceae)

4 citations , January 2020

Pharmacological and Phytochemical Updates on Citrullus Colocynthis and Citrullus Lanatus

research Pharmacological and Phytochemical Updates on Citrullus colocynthis & Citrullus lanata

1 citations , January 2020 in “Indo global journal of pharmaceutical sciences”

This article reviews the traditional uses of Citrullus colocynthis for various conditions like cancer and jaundice but reports no new clinical results, underscoring its role in folk medicine.

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