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Sechium edule
Central American cucurbit used in folk medicine for hypertension, kidney stones, and as diuretic.
Central American cucurbit used in folk medicine for hypertension, kidney stones, and as diuretic. Key active compounds include luteolin, apigenin, rutin.
luteolin, along with apigenin and rutin, are the primary bioactive compounds in Sechium edule. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways.
Antihypertensive effects
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Diuretic
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anti-inflammatory
Hypertension in Central American folk medicine
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Kidney stones
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Diuretic use
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Nutritive food
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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