Vol. 11, Issue 6 (2022)

Author(s):
Arya Gargi, Mansi Sharma, Bhargav Ram Surapaneni and Suhas Gowda

Abstract:
Pumpkin is primarily consumed in India, Mexico and various parts of USA, the plants have served medicinally worldwide by treating wounds, cardiovascular disease, several cancers, gastrointestinal diseases, anemia, urinary tract infections, and intestinal parasites. The medicinal properties of the pumpkin plant are associated with the nutritional and phytochemical configuration of its different parts. Among those constituents the carotenoids of fruits, gallic acid and quercetin of flowers, inorganic matter of stem, fibre of root, phytosterols of seeds and hematinic components of leaves are majorly studied for their bioactivity. In this aspect, the present review focuses on providing a detailed overview of its history, production scenario, phycological requirements and therapeutic uses of each part pumpkin plant. The evaluation of all these properties will help in understanding the production and processing requirements of pumpkin plant while its nutritional and physiological potential can further help in the development of the value-added products and supplements.