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Citrullus colocynthis
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
Desert cucurbit from North Africa and Middle East with powerful purgative properties; used in traditional medicine.
Desert cucurbit from North Africa and Middle East with powerful purgative properties; used in traditional medicine. Key active compounds include colocynthin, elaterin, cucurbitacins.
colocynthin, along with elaterin and cucurbitacins, are the primary bioactive compounds in Citrullus colocynthis. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways.
Potent laxative
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antidiabetic effects
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anti-inflammatory
Constipation in Arabic and Unani medicine
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Diabetes management
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Rheumatism
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Anti-worm use
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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