Affiliation:
1. Department of Pharmacy, School of Medical and Allied Sciences, Galgotias University, Plot No. 02, Sector 17-A, Greater Noida, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India
Abstract
Aim:
The present review aims to discuss the therapeutic potential and pharmaceutical applications
of the Cucurbita plant.
Methods:
Various search engines such as ScienceDirect, Scopus, Google Scholar, Google Patents,
etc. were used for the literature survey.
Discussion:
During the literature survey, it was observed that different parts of the Cucurbita species
have significant therapeutic effects against disease conditions. They have antimicrobial, antifungal,
antiviral, antiulcer, antidiabetic, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, etc., activities. Studies also
showed that various pharmaceutical formulations have been prepared for the delivery of therapeutic
active ingredients of cucurbits. A list of patents based on pharmaceutical formulations and therapeutic
activity has also been included in the manuscript.
Conclusion:
It can be concluded from the findings that Cucurbita has significant therapeutic potential,
clinical effects and can be used to treat various diseases.
Publisher
Bentham Science Publishers Ltd.
Subject
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health,Nutrition and Dietetics,Food Science
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