Friday, November 3, 2023

✈️ Cucumis maderaspatanus

Traditional Herbs from Cucumis maderaspatanus

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  • Crush enough Indian pumpkin leaves to make a paste.
  • Put it directly on the bleeding nose.

What is Cucumis maderaspatanus Looks like??


Parts of Cucumis maderaspatanus that could be used

  • Leaves", "Seeds", "Fruit", "Roots", "Sap", "All Parts of the Plant", "Young Leaf Shoots

Cucumis maderaspatanus Distribution

Indian pumpkins originate from Asia and are widespread throughout tropical areas in Africa, Asia and Australia. This plant is a weed that grows in the wild and can be used as traditional medicine by the community. It is believed to be able to provide good health benefits.
Agroecology of Cucumis maderaspatanus
This plant can grow in lowlands up to 1,800 m above sea level. It grows widely in hills, valleys, riverbanks, grasslands and along the coast and grows wild in semi-evergreen and deciduous forests located in tropical and sub-tropical areas.
Morphology of Cucumis maderaspatanus
  • Stems with white rough hair.
  • Leaves with white rough hair, varying shapes\u00a0(ovate-triangular), serrated edges. Flowers are yellow, appear in the axils of the leaves.
  • Fruit grows in groups in the axillary part of the plant, red , round, hairy, striped, size 0.5-1.5 cm.
  • 10-20 seeds, ovate, brown.

Cultivation of Cucumis maderaspatanus
Plant propagation using seeds.

Cucumis maderaspatanus, more details :

Chemical Content of Cucumis maderaspatanus
Dichloroacetic acid, 4-methylpentyl ester, 2-butyn-1-ol, 4-methoxy, flavonoids, saponins, steroids, tannins and phenolics, terpenoids, cardiac glycerides, pantolactone compounds, eugenol, amino acids, linoleic, oleic, palmitic acids.
Benefits of Cucumis maderaspatanus
Treats nosebleeds (nose bleeding), relieves vertigo, burns, scabies, headaches, has hypotensive, hypolipidemic, hepatoprotective, hypoglycemic, immunodulator, antimicrobial and antiulcer properties.
Simplisia of Cucumis maderaspatanus
  • Choose fresh leaves, wash the leaves with clean running water then drain.
  • Dry in the sun using a dark cloth covering the leaves to avoid direct contact with the sun or using an oven (temperature 50-60 \u00b0C). Sort dry from foreign materials undesirable.
  • Store simplicia in a plastic container/bag, room temperature or away from direct sunlight.

Another Facts for Cucumis maderaspatanus :
Synonym of Cucumis maderaspatanus
Mukia maderaspatana (L.) M.Roem., Bryonia cordifolia L., Bryonia gracilis Wall.
Habitus of Cucumis maderaspatanus
Creepers. Annual vines, up to 4 m long
Habitat of Cucumis maderaspatanus
  • Riverside", "Forest", "Grassland

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