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Lagenaria siceraria has traditionally been used in the treatment of a variety of ailments in numerous nations. Herbal medications are a viable alternative to current synthetic treatments since they have few or no adverse effects and are deemed safe for humans. Several bioactive substances, including triterpenoids, sterols, cucurbitacins, flavones, and glycosides, have been identified from Lagenaria siceraria. Thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, and ascorbic acid are vitamins found in the edible component. Furthermore, bottle gourd is high in minerals such as calcium and phosphorus, as well as a strong source of dietary fibres. Despite this, bottle gourd can be used to treat conditions such as epilepsy and mental problems, and the fibres found in it can help reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. It is used as medicine in India, China, Europe, Brazil, and the Hawaiian Islands, among other places. This review attempts to acknowledge current phytochemical and pharmacological data about this well-known plant species and some interesting topics for future research on Lagenaria siceraria. |
