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Lagenaria siceraria
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.
Ancient cultivated cucurbit used across Africa, Asia, and Americas for food, medicine, and utensils.
Ancient cultivated cucurbit used across Africa, Asia, and Americas for food, medicine, and utensils. Key active compounds include cucurbitacins, flavonoids, sterols.
cucurbitacins, along with flavonoids and sterols, are the primary bioactive compounds in Lagenaria siceraria. These compounds stabilizes hepatocyte membranes and supports liver regeneration.
Cardioprotective effects
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Diuretic
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Hepatoprotective
Cardiac conditions in Indian medicine
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Diuretic in folk medicine
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Snake bite antidote
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Food and container use
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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