Vol. 11, Special Issue 7 (2022)

Author(s):
Syed Dilshad and Munna Muhammad Suhail N

Abstract:
This paper is represented in a way to enhance the traditional uses and benefits of human health. Bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) of family Cucurbitaceae. It is perennial climbing plant which is widely grown as vegetable crop in countries of tropical regions such as Japan, India & Thailand. The climber since from ancient times known for its Therapeutic properties that include piles, diabetes jaundice, ulcer, hypertension, colitis, cardiac failure and properties which has been used for various complications also for the cure of skin diseases. The pulp of fruit is known for its cooling, diuretic, laxative and pectoral properties. By boiling the pulp of this fruit in oil has the benefits to cure conditions like insomnia and arthritis. Compounds like flavonoids, saponins, have been isolated from species. Besides the fruit extracts has been found to contain various phytochemical activities.