Homeopathy a homeopathic remedy used for colic, neuralgia caused by suppressed emotions, gastric pain, headaches accompanied by nausea and vomiting, gout, rheumatic complaints, and vertigo. Its botanical name is citrullus colocynthis and it belongs to cucurbitacae family. Four patients with colocynth intoxication are presented. Safety evaluation studies of citrullus colocynthis for. Citrullus colocynthis is used to treat diabetes, since it may be able to induce insulin secretion from the pancreas after supplementation, while. It is known by various names such as bitter cucumber, pumpkin seeds, egusi melon, vine of sodom plant, wild gourd, bitter apple, colocynth or desert gourd. Citrullus colocynthis is used to treat diabetes, since it may be able to induce insulin secretion from the pancreas after supplementation, while reducing blood glucose and improving lipid levels. Other names abu jahl, alhandal, bitter apple, bitter cucumber. Colocynth definition of colocynth by the free dictionary. Pdf comparative study of amino acid and proximate composition. The board of trustees of the royal botanic gardens, kew. Citrullus colocynthis 2 growth its fruit, which is lemonsized, yellowish, greenmottled, spongy, and extremely bitter, is a powerful hepatic stimulant and hydragogue cathartic.
Colocynthis est principalement indique dans les douleurs spasmodiques et crampoides. Introduction world health organization survey indicated that about 7080% of the worlds population rely on nonconventional medicine, mainly of herbal sources, in their primary healthcare. Colocynthis 30c by boiron helps with my sciatic pain when some other remedies like ruta, arnica etc. The fruit is an orange sized gourd that contains pulp and seed. Colocynthis citrullus, but is now classified as citrullus colocynthis. Wo2004084852a1 nontoxic dental care herbal formulation for. Hosted by the usgs core science analytics and synthesis. Jun 14, 2018 citrullus colocynthis, also known as bitter cucumber, is a fruitbearing plant. Chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of. Berberis vulgaris is one of the top listed medicines for kidney stones formed on the left side. Ramezany f, khanavi m, ardakani mr, sellegren b, eftekhari m, rastegar h, shekarchi m1. Citrullus colocynthis, with many common names including colocynth, bitter apple, bitter cucumber, desert gourd, citation needed egusi, vine of sodom, or wild gourd, is a desert viny plant native to the mediterranean basin and asia, especially turkey especially in regions such as izmir, and nubia. Citrullus colocynthis an overview sciencedirect topics. Citrullus colocynthis in kew science plants of the world online.
Homeopathy a homeopathic remedy used for colic, neuralgia caused by suppressed emotions, gastric pain, headaches accompanied by nausea and. Schrad, which has been used in traditional and ethno medicine of. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. Nontoxic dental care herbal formulation for preventing dental plaque and gingivitis download pdf. The seeds are claimed to be nutritional but the pulp and outer skin of the gourd contains a highly poisonous constituent called colocynthin. A unique symptom guiding use of berberis vulgaris is pain in left kidney that radiates down the ureter and into the urinary bladder. Citrullus colocynthis contained carbohydrate, protein, separated amino acid, tannins, saponins. Low doses of its seeds and fruit can reduce blood glucose levels. Callus induction and plant regeneration from leaf explants of falcaria vulgaris an. Citrullus colocynthis definition of citrullus colocynthis. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. I have not used it by itself as a solo remedy for long so its hard to gauge its overall effectiveness.
Leafblade elongateovate in outline, distinctly scabridhairy beneath, smooth except on the nerves above, 26110 mm. It was banned by the food and drug administration in 1991 taking even very small amounts of colocynth can cause severe irritation of the stomach and intestine lining, bloody diarrhea, kidney damage, bloody urine, and inability to urinate. Indeed, if you will imagine a watermelon vine bearing a small, hard fruit with a bitter pulp, you. The plant is cultivated in europe for ornamental purposes. The article also presents some of the functions of the chemicals present and attempt to emphasize and create an awareness of the great potential of citrullus colocynthis as a source of novel. Stimulant laxatives can decrease potassium levels in the body.
Other side effects include convulsions, paralysis, and death. Colocynthis, bitter apple, bitter cucumber, colocynth. The rdna distribution has also been investigated in c. Antimycobacterial activity of citrullus colocynthis l.
Colocynthis homaccord fda prescribing information, side. Colocynth is a type of laxative called a stimulant laxative. It is especially suitable for irritable persons easily angered, and ill effects therefrom. The present study reveals the medicinal uses, chemical compositions and examines recent investigations on the therapeutic activities of extracts and chemicals identified from citrullus colocynthis. New state records for citrullus, cucumis, and cucurbita cucurbitaceae outside of cultivation in the usa. The fruit pulp of colocynth has medicinal properties while the seeds have nutritive qualities.
Often indicated in the transition season when the air is cold, but the sun is still powerful enough to heat the blood. Citrullus, the latin diminutive of citrus, from the appearance of the fruit. Colocynthishomaccord injection solution is a clear, colorless solution. Sep 17, 2019 colocynth is a type of laxative called a stimulant laxative. Schrad is a valuable cucurbit plant, widely distributed in the desert areas of the world. It is very good for all kinds of painful conditions including. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. It was always known as a toxic gourd but was turned to as a food in desperate times. Effects of alkaloid rich extract of citrullus colocynthis. Higher doses are associated with sideeffects like colonic inflammation and rectal bleeding.
It has also been referred by its earlier name citrullus vulgaris. The main clinical feature was acute rectorrhagia preceeded by mucosal diarrhea with tenesmus, which gradually progressed to bloody diarrhea and overt rectorrhagia within 3 to 4 hours. Colocynthis homoeopathic materia medica by william boericke. Colocynthis is native to turkey but is cultivated in many dry, hot semidesert areas around the world.
The leading symptoms of the remedy include a tendency to pentup emotions, especially anger, restlessness with pain and an aversion to talking, answering or having much contact with people at all. Homeopathic medicines for kidney stone dissolve them. Citrullus colocynthis was reported in multiple ethnopharmacologic studies from different part of the world as a traditional remedy for a variety of diseases including gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, and respiratory disorders also, diabetes mellitus is known as the most popular traditional indication of c. Learn more about colocynth uses, effectiveness, possible side effects, interactions, dosage, user ratings and products that contain colocynth. Page designed through the cooperative efforts of interagency itis teams. There have been reports of death following ingestion of just. Colocynthis definition of colocynthis by medical dictionary. Dried or minced plants of citrullus colocynthis in doses of 0. Molecularly imprinted polymer of colocynthin, an effective tool for quality control of citrullus colocynthis extracts.
Round, yellow fruit with green spots and poisonous pulp, which fits the elisha story 2 kings 4. It is especially suitable for irritable persons easily. Fraction a and a fraction from citrullus colocynthis designated as fraction b. Low potassium levels can increase the risk of side effects of digoxin lanoxin. Citrullus colocynthis synonyms, citrullus colocynthis pronunciation, citrullus colocynthis translation, english dictionary definition of citrullus colocynthis. Colocynthis homoeopathic materia medica by william. Gray scale images were captured for each color channel and then merged. Origin and domestication of cucurbitaceae crops new phytologist. Perennial trailing herb with somewhat woody tuberous rootstock. Citrullus colocynthis as the cause of acute rectorrhagia. Taking even very small amounts of colocynth can cause severe irritation of the stomach and intestine lining, bloody diarrhea, kidney damage, bloody urine, and inability to urinate. The wild gourds in the bible were most likely the fruit of the citrullus colocynthis. Uses, side effects, interactions, dosage, and warning. Citrullus colocynthis supplement health benefits, dosage.
This page was last edited on 23 december 2019, at 06. Request pdf antibacterial screening of citrullus colocynthis crude. Citrullus colocynthis and citrullus vulgaris both look alike and. Persons familiar with the common watermelon vine need no description of the plant which produces colocynth apples. Colocynthis is available in a multidose tube, with approx. Citrullus colocynthis fruits are usually recognized for its wide range of medicinal uses as well as pharmaceutical and nutraceutical potential. The invention includes a process combining component a. Cytogenetic relationships among citrullus species in comparison. These were subjected to analyse the nutrients profile such as crude protein, carbohydrate, lipid, profile of essential amino acids and minerals. A tendrilbearing old world vine bearing yellowish, greenmottled fruits the size of small lemons. Known hazards the plant contains a number of potentially toxic compounds and can be harmful if used in quantity.
Citrullus colocynthis, pharmacology, constituent, pharmacognosy i. Antibacterial screening of citrullus colocynthis request pdf. Citrullus colocynthis is a very droughttolerant medicinal species, closely related to watermelon c. Molecularly imprinted polymer of colocynthin, an effective. The letters hpus indicate that this ingredient is officially included in the homeopathic pharmacop. Cytogenetic relationships among citrullus species in. Colocynth citrullus colocynthis uses, dosage, side effects. Minoxidil 2% solution was applied topically and served as the standard. Publisher macmillan press year 1992 isbn 0333474945 description excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. It was banned by the food and drug administration fda in 1991. Berberis vulgaris and hedeoma pulegioides for kidney stones of left side.
It is a groundhugging vine which grows abundantly in dry conditions. Effect of citrullus colocynthis on hair growth in albino rats. These compounds include elatermidine, glycosides, resin, dihydric alcohol, heltiacontane, citrullin and citrullinic acid. Develops most of its symptoms in the abdomen and head, causing intense neuralgias. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. Effects of alkaloid rich extract of citrullus colocynthis fruits on artemia salina and human cancerous mcf7 and hepg2 cells aniruddha mukherjee, savita d patil abstract in the present research the anticancer effect of alkaloid rich extract of citrullus colocynthis fruits. Citrullus colocynthis, with many common names including colocynth, bitter apple, bitter cucumber, desert gourd, citation needed egusi, vine of sodom, or wild gourd, is a desert viny plant native to the mediterranean basin and asia, especially turkey especially in regions such as izmir, and nubia it resembles a common watermelon vine, but bears small, hard fruits with a bitter pulp. Evaluation and characterisation of citrullus colocynthis l.
Colocynth citrullus colocynthis important information. An overview of chemical composition and biomedical potentials article pdf available in asian journal of plant sciences 97. Jan 04, 2017 molecularly imprinted polymer of colocynthin, an effective tool for quality control of citrullus colocynthis extracts. About europe pmc funders joining europe pmc governance roadmap.