ABSTRACT:
Momordica dioica, frequently referred to as spiny gourd or teasel. Gourd is a climbing, dioecious perennial that belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. Commonly found throughout tropical Asia, particularly in India, this lesser-used vegetable possesses great medicinal and nutritional importance. The vegetation is defined by its small, prickly, green fruits that are high in dietary fiber, minerals, along with bioactive substances. Ethnobotanical research shows its conventional utilized for controlling diabetes, inflammation, fever, and gastrointestinal issues. Phytochemical assessments have detected the existence of flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, saponins, and phenolic substances that add to its antioxidant, antimicrobial, liver-protective, and blood sugar-lowering properties. Its fruits and seeds are incorporated in Ayurvedic preparations, while leaves are occasionally utilized for healing of wounds and skin issues. Recent studies in pharmacology have backed numerous longstanding assertions and emphasize its capacity as a resource for new treatment compounds. Nonetheless, in spite of its demonstrated advantages, M. dioica continues to be insufficiently studied and not fully utilized. From an agronomic perspective, it is a robust plant. adapted to various climate types, although its farming is restricted to specific areas because of ignorance and distribution difficulties.
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Shirin J. Dondaichawala, Sunila. A. Patil, Sunil. P. Pawar. Momordica dioica: A Medicinal Plant, its Benefits and Pharmacological Activity. Asian Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences.2026; 16(2):181-5. doi: 10.52711/2231-5659.2026.00028
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Shirin J. Dondaichawala, Sunila. A. Patil, Sunil. P. Pawar. Momordica dioica: A Medicinal Plant, its Benefits and Pharmacological Activity. Asian Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences.2026; 16(2):181-5. doi: 10.52711/2231-5659.2026.00028 Available on: https://ajpsonline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-16-2-13
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