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Benincasa hispida
Asian cucurbit used in TCM and Ayurveda for urinary conditions, cooling properties, and weight management.
Asian cucurbit used in TCM and Ayurveda for urinary conditions, cooling properties, and weight management. Key active compounds include cucurbitacins, saponins, flavonoids.
cucurbitacins, along with saponins and flavonoids, are the primary bioactive compounds in Benincasa hispida. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, improves insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism.
Diuretic effects
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anti-inflammatory
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Blood sugar modulation
Urinary conditions in TCM
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Cooling properties in summer heat
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Weight management
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Edema treatment
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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