An ancient illustration labeled with greek kolokynthis clearly depicting a plant of citrullus colocynthis figure 1 is in the codex vindobonensis anciae juliana, a 512 ce rendition of dioscorides materia medica. Citrullus colocynthis coloquinte classification regne plantae division magnoliophyta classe magnoliopsida ordre violales famille cucurbitaceae genre citrullus espece citrullus colocynthis l. Effects of alkaloid rich extract of citrullus colocynthis fruits on artemia salina and human cancerous mcf7 and hepg2 cells aniruddha mukherjee, savita d patil abstract in the present research the anticancer effect of alkaloid rich extract of citrullus colocynthis fruits. Stimulant laxatives can decrease potassium levels in the body. This page was last edited on 24 november 2014, at 11. Colocynthis materia medica narayana verlag, homoopathie.
The fruit pulp of colocynth has medicinal properties while the seeds have nutritive qualities. Often indicated in the transition season when the air is cold, but the sun is still powerful enough to heat the blood. Colocynthis citrullus colocynthis rimedi omeopatia roma. Schrader, among the plants growing in the egyptoarabian 4. This section is from the book materia medica and therapeutics vegetable kingdom, by charles d. Schrad is a valuable cucurbit plant, widely distributed in the desert areas of the world. C is a member of the cucurbitaceae superfamily, which is used as a traditional good remedy for the dm. The clinical investigation of citrullus colocynthis l. 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. Citrullus colocynthis, cucurbitaceae, indravaruni, bitter apple.
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. Publisher macmillan press year 1992 isbn 0333474945 description excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Colocynthis from materia medica by cyrus maxwell boger. This plant is also known as hindal in arabian word and abu jahl watermelon in persian speaking. An overview of chemical composition and biomedical potentials article pdf available in asian journal of plant sciences 97. How to grow roses from cuttings fast and easy rooting rose cuttings with a 2 liter soda bottle duration.
In western australia it can be found it a wide variety of habitats including open woodlands, grasslands, river beds and banks. Develops most of its symptoms in the abdomen and head, causing intense neuralgias. Citrullus colocynthis as the cause of acute rectorrhagia. Effects of alkaloid rich extract of citrullus colocynthis fruits on artemia salina and human cancerous mcf7 and hepg2 cells aniruddha mukherjee, savita d patil abstract in the present research the anticancer effect of alkaloid rich extract of citrullus colocynthis fruits was investigated. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license.
The collection includes a large portion of the materia medica of the abayanda of the southwest. Materia medica by cyrus maxwell boger, colocynthis, read the full book on. Homeopathy a homeopathic remedy used for colic, neuralgia caused by suppressed emotions, gastric pain, headaches accompanied by nausea and. 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. Aqueous extract of roots of citrullus colocynthis showed significant reduction in blood sugar level 58. 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. Are citrullus colocynthis and citrullus lanatus same. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. May 07, 20 how to grow roses from cuttings fast and easy rooting rose cuttings with a 2 liter soda bottle duration. There have been reports of death following ingestion of just 112. Other side effects include convulsions, paralysis, and death. Safety evaluation studies of citrullus colocynthis for.
Its botanical name is citrullus colocynthis and it belongs to cucurbitacae family. Colocynthis, bitter apple, bitter cucumber, colocynth. 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. Persons familiar with the common watermelon vine need no description of the plant which produces colocynth apples.
Pdf on jan 1, 2008, nima sanadgol and others published oils from citrullus colocynthis. Coloquinte, coloquinte officinale pour les articles homonymes, voir coloquinte. Journal of medicinal plants studies ethnobotanical studies of. Brief description amanda spooner, saturday 30 april 2005. Citrullus colocynthis, pharmacology, constituent, pharmacognosy i. 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. Indeed, if you will imagine a watermelon vine bearing a small, hard fruit with a bitter pulp, you.
Chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of. Colocynth citrullus colocynthis uses, dosage, side effects. 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. 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. Due to its bitter flavor, similar to colocynthine, the extract of this fruit was named so.
Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. Nowadays, among the herbal medicines utilized to treat diabetes, citrullus colocynthis cct is highly noticeable as it reduces blood glucose bg and stimulating insulin secretion. Lomeopatia adotta rimedi a microdosi o a dosaggio infinitesimale secondo il principio della similitudine. 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. Citrullus colocynthis an overview sciencedirect topics. Colocynthis homoeopathic materia medica by william boericke. 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. Citrullus colocynthis supplement health benefits, dosage. Pdf oils from citrullus colocynthis seeds inhibition growth of some. Nima sanadgol at tehran university of medical sciences. Sep 17, 2019 colocynth is a type of laxative called a stimulant laxative. Four patients with colocynth intoxication are presented. The effect of pulp and seed extract of citrullus colocynthis.
Egusi seed is botanically known as citrullus colocynthis curcurbita citrullus l. It was always known as a toxic gourd but was turned to as a food in desperate times. In the provings it has found to cause violent intestinal irritation, first of watery evacuations. Citrullus colocynthis was described as being used for medicinal purposes in botanical herbals of the renaissance and was depicted in. Colocynth citrullus colocynthis is an environmental weed in the northern territory, western australia and victoria. Citrullus colocynthis is available at remedia homeopathy. Colocynthis homoeopathic materia medica by william.
Colocynthis rimedi di omeopatia materia medica online. Evaluation of skin absorption of the citrullus colocynthis in. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Riley, materia medica of new and old homeopathic medicinces. Citrullus colocynthis, phytopathogens, agar disc diffusion. Effects of alkaloid rich extract of citrullus colocynthis. Colocynthis 30 uses, benefits colocynth materia medica. A dictionary of practical materia medica by john henry clarke, m. Evaluation of skin absorption of the citrullus colocynthis. Cystospasm after operation of orifices urinous odour of perspiration it is a left sided drug, except sciatica which is on the right side.