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Momordica balsamina
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.
African and Asian cucurbit used for wound healing, skin infections, and fever in tropical traditional medicine.
African and Asian cucurbit used for wound healing, skin infections, and fever in tropical traditional medicine. Key active compounds include momordicin, cucurbitacins, flavonoids.
momordicin, along with cucurbitacins and flavonoids, are the primary bioactive compounds in Momordica balsamina. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, disrupts microbial cell membranes and inhibits pathogen growth, promotes tissue regeneration and modulates local inflammation.
Antimicrobial effects
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Wound healing
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anti-inflammatory
Wound healing in African folk medicine
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Skin infections
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Fever reduction
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Antifungal use
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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