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Telfairia occidentalis
West African cucurbit whose leaves and seeds are used as nutritive food and medicine for anemia and blood conditions.
Telfairia occidentalis, commonly known as fluted pumpkin, is a tropical cucurbit native to West Africa, where its leaves and seeds are consumed as a nutritive food and used medicinally. It is particularly valued for its high iron content, which supports hemoglobin synthesis and red blood cell production, making it a traditional remedy for anemia. The plant also contains flavonoids, tannins, and other phytochemicals that contribute to its antioxidant and antidiabetic activities.
The iron in Telfairia occidentalis leaves is highly bioavailable and enhances erythropoiesis by providing substrate for hemoglobin production. Flavonoids such as quercetin and kaempferol exhibit antioxidant activity by scavenging free radicals and upregulating endogenous antioxidant enzymes (e.g., superoxide dismutase, catalase). Antidiabetic effects are mediated through inhibition of α-amylase and α-glucosidase, reducing postprandial hyperglycemia, and through improvement of pancreatic β-cell function and insulin sensitivity. Additionally, the leaves contain compounds that may modulate inflammatory pathways (e.g., NF-κB) and improve lipid profiles.
West African cucurbit whose leaves and seeds are used as nutritive food and medicine for anemia and blood conditions.
Telfairia occidentalis, commonly known as fluted pumpkin, is a tropical cucurbit native to West Africa, where its leaves and seeds are consumed as a nutritive food and used medicinally. It is particularly valued for its high iron content, which supports hemoglobin synthesis and red blood cell production, making it a traditional remedy for anemia. The plant also contains flavonoids, tannins, and other phytochemicals that contribute to its antioxidant and antidiabetic activities.
The iron in Telfairia occidentalis leaves is highly bioavailable and enhances erythropoiesis by providing substrate for hemoglobin production. Flavonoids such as quercetin and kaempferol exhibit antioxidant activity by scavenging free radicals and upregulating endogenous antioxidant enzymes (e.g., superoxide dismutase, catalase). Antidiabetic effects are mediated through inhibition of α-amylase and α-glucosidase, reducing postprandial hyperglycemia, and through improvement of pancreatic β-cell function and insulin sensitivity. Additionally, the leaves contain compounds that may modulate inflammatory pathways (e.g., NF-κB) and improve lipid profiles.