Coccinia grandis also called baby watermelon ivy gourd has medicinal properties used for treating diseases like leprosy, asthma, fever, jaundice, etc. Coccinia definition of coccinia by medical dictionary. Jul, 2015 coccinia grandis also called baby watermelon ivy gourd has medicinal properties used for treating diseases like leprosy, asthma, fever, jaundice, etc. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. The species is dioecious individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.
The coccinia grandis plant was used for testing their antibacterial activity and showed high activity against those organisms such as s. S299 document heading pharmacognosy of coccinia grandis. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the u. Leaves 37 x 35 cm, palmately 35lobed or angled, broadly ovate to orbicular in outline, base cordate, margin denticulate, apex acute, upper surface punctate, lower surface glandular. Coccinia grandis at doses of 250 and 500 mgkg produced significant inhibition of the gastric lesions induced by pylorus ligation induced ulcer and ethanol induced gastric ulcer. It is distributed in subsaharan africa and with one species, c. I was riding my motorcycle one day when i rumbled over a raised railroad track in an industrial area and to my immediate right above a greenerycovered security fence i caught a glimpse of what i thought looked like turks cap blossoms, but not quite. Effect of coccinia cordifolia extract on blood sugar of. We assessed the efficacy of coccinia grandis locally known as ken, kovakka leaves as a hypoglycemic agent. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of coccinia cordifolia on blood glucose levels of incident type 2 diabetic patients requiring only dietary or lifestyle. Some regions, including hawaii, are experimenting with biological control of a. Scarlet gourd coccinia grandis littleknown tropical drug plant. The fruits of coccinia grandis is utilized as a vegetable when green. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page.
Effect of crude aqueous extract of coccinia grandis on immobility time of rats during forced swim test apparatus fsta. Ivy gourd, scarlet gourd, tindora eat the weeds and other. Habit perennial climber or trailer to 20 m rootstock tuberous. We therefore investigated the effects of ivy gourd leaf, stem, and root on adipocyte differentiation by employing cell culture model.
Coccinia grandis has been used in traditional medicine as a household remedy for various diseases. Doubleblind phase i clinical trial was conducted at the general hospital and a private hospital in matara in august 2009. Coccinia grandis is a noxious vine that smothers vegetation and other objects forming a dense canopy. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of coccinia cordifolia on blood glucose levels of incident type 2 diabetic patients requiring only. Rodents were orally pretreated with coccinia indica extract 200, 400, and 600 mgkg for five consecutive days. One should not drive a vehicle if using the medicine makes you drowsy, dizzy or lowers your bloodpressure extensively. It acts as a host for melon fly and is a reservoir for other crop pests possibly including ring spot virus. Page designed through the cooperative efforts of interagency itis teams. Ethanol extract 250mgkg of whole plant of coccinia indica reduce the blood glucose. The plants database includes the following 1 species of coccinia. Spry bubble gum kids xylitol tooth gel pack of 2 with nongmo xylitol, coccinia indica fruit extract, stevia powder and neem flower extract, fluoridefree, triclosanfree and slsfree, 2 oz. An excellent, if rather terse, guide to the traditional medicinal uses. Hypoglycemic activity and phytochemical screening on. A b s t r a c t dioecious species offer an inclusive structure to study the molecular basis of sexual dimorphism in angiosperms.
Coccinia grandis, the ivy gourd, also known as scarlet gourd, tindora and kowai fruit, is a tropical vine. On oahu, it appears that coccinia grandis was originally grown in cultivation. When approaching maturity, they start turning red from the inside out, and from the distal end of the fruit to the stem. These indicate that the herbal preparations could be used for preventing and treat the diseases caused by those selected organisms. If you experience drowsiness, dizziness, hypotension or a headache as sideeffects when using coccinia grandis medicine then it may not be safe to drive a vehicle or operate heavy machinery. Coccinia grandis is also known by the synonyms coccinia indica and coccinia cordifolia. The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the university of south florida and other herbaria.
It acts as a host for melon fly and is a reservoir for. Effect of coccinia cordifolia extract on blood sugar of newly diagnosed diabetics. Ramarao department of pharmaceutics, chalapathi institute of pharmaceutical sciences, guntur, andhra pradesh, india. Coccinia grandis hawaiian ecosystems at risk project hear. If not removed, ivy gourd could work its way into the nooks and crannies of the structure, and potentially alter the structure. It is a climbing vine with tuberous roots, and fruits throughout the year. Coccinia grandis belongs to the family cucurbitaceae. Find coccinia grandis stock images in hd and millions of other royaltyfree stock photos, illustrations and vectors in the shutterstock collection. It grows primarily in tropical climates and is commonly found in the southern indian states, where it forms a part of the local cuisine. Effect of supplementation of coccinia cordifolia extract. Hosted by the usgs core science analytics and synthesis. Apart from their delightful taste ivy gourd is a good source of nutrients, vitamins and mineral. The antiobesity property of this plant has been claimed but still remains to be scientifically proven. General information about coccinia grandis cocgr name authority.
Chemoprotective potential of coccinia indica against. Ivy gourd coccina grandis is an aggressive vine in the cucurbitaceae cucumber family. Ingestion of an extract made from its dried leaves, often mixed with the dried roots of abroma augusta, lowers blood sugars. Manual of the flowering plants of hawaii bishop museum special publication. Aug 26, 2014 coccinia grandis is a perennial cucurbit commonly known as tindora or ivy gourd. Coccinia grandis extract contains glycosides, alkaloids, flavonoid.
In this present study, we report a green synthesis of cu nanoparticles using coccinia grandis fruit extract. Young leaves and long slender stem tops of the plant are cooked and eaten as a potherb or added to soups. Facile preparation of copper nanaoparticles using coccinia. It is a rapidly growing, perennial climber or accepted 28. Coccinia grandis for antipyretic activity at the doses of 100 and 200 mgkg in yeastinduced fever. Voigt is an accepted name this name is the accepted name of a species in the genus coccinia family cucurbitaceae. Pdf transcription profiling paper of coccinia grandis. Coccinia grandis also called baby watermelon ivy gourd has medicinal properties used for treating diseases like leprosy. Received in revised form 6 september 2011 coccinia grandis belongs to the family cucurbitaceae. It is a rapidly growing, perennial climber or trailing vine. The scarlet gourds are a genus coccinia from the greek, kokkinia or kokkinias red or scarlet with 25 species.
It can also be spread by its tuberous roots and soil movement englberger, 2009. The methanolic extract at 400 mgkg body weight dose level exhibited significant hypoglycemic activity p download pdf. Article pdf available in pakistan journal of botany 403. The striped fruits are about 2 inches long and are edible raw or cooked. Coccinia in kew science plants of the world online. Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. From the uv spectroscopy, appearance of an absorbance at 600 nm confirmed the formation cu nps. A downloadable pdf document of a book in prepublication awaiting illustration. Ancient chinese and egyptian papyrus writings describe medicinal uses for plants as early as 3,000 bc. Coccinia grandis, an aggressive alien vine that tends to outcompete all other plants, is currently germinating on hikiau heiau. The methanolic extract of coccinia grandis leaf and fruit was administered at doses to normal and diabetic rats.
All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Voigt is a tropical plant widely distributed throughout asia, africa, and the pacific islands. Objective coccinia indica synonym coccinia cordifolia, an herb growing abundantly in india, has been used in traditional treatment of diabetes. Coccinia indica synonym coccinia cordifolia, a herb that. Coccinia indica bimba, kanduri, cucurbitaceae is famous for its hypoglycemic and antidiabetic properties in ayurvedic system of medicine. Ivy gourd coccinia grandis facts about plant, fruit, nutrition, health benefits, traditional uses, name in different languages and precautions. Coccinia grandis cocgroverview eppo global database.
An excellent, if rather terse, guide to the traditional medicinal uses of the plants of the region the plant is crushed and applied externally to affected areas in order to relieve the pain of headache and rheumatism. We therefore investigated the effects of ivy gourd leaf, stem, and root on adipocyte differentiation by employing cell culture. Despite having a small genome and heteromorphic sex chromosomes, coccinia grandis is a highly neglected dioecious species. Media in category coccinia grandis the following 200 files are in this category, out of 419 total. However, carefully controlled studies of its efficacy are lacking. Research article open access phytochemical investigation and. Ivy gourd facts and nutritional value health benefits. The extract showed antipyretic activity by influencing the prostaglandin biosynthesis. The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. In hawaii two species of weevils have recently been released for biological control thomas, 1998. The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. Ethnomedical profile of different parts of coccinia cordifolia.
The board of trustees of the royal botanic gardens, kew. This species is already a significant environmental weed in hawaii, where it smothers remnant native vegetation. Coccinia grandis recipe in hindi tindora fry recipe kovakkai poriyal in. Treatment dosemgkgroutes immobility time fsta in sec normal 125. Coccinia grandis recipe in hindi tindora fry recipe kovakkai poriyal in hindi. The stem powder were extracted with he xane and et hanol by means of rotary. Prostaglandin is considered as a regulator of body temperature. Plant details information about coccinia grandis plant. Role of herbs in the management and control of diabetes has emerged fast over the years. Ivy gourd coccinia grandis could infest the dry rainforests of the monsoon zone, the tropical and subtropical rainforests of the humid coastal zones, and riparian vegetation in these and other locations. Traditionally different parts of this plant namely the roots, leaves and fruits are used in folklore medicine for several purposes like jaundice, diabetes, wound healing. Ken coccinia grandis has been used in ayurvedic medicine in sri lanka and india to treat diabetes from ancient times. Pronunciation of coccinia grandis with 2 audio pronunciations, 1 meaning, 2 translations and more for coccinia grandis.
Pdf antibacterial activities of coccinia grandis l. Coccinia grandis is a perennial growing to 3 m 9ft 10in. Rastogi rp, mehrotra bn compendium of indian medicinal plants, 1 1998 115. Effect of supplementation of coccinia cordifolia extract on. Traditionally different parts of this plant namely the roots, leaves and fruits are used in folklore medicine for several purposes like jaundice, diabetes, wound healing, ulcers, stomach ache, skin disease, fever, asthma, cough. Pharmacists also advise patients not to drink alcohol with. Coccinia grandis cucurbitaceae, scarlet gourd, is widely distributed throughout the tropics and can be found in both wild. Thousands of new, highquality pictures added every day. On 5th day, these animals were injected with cp 50 mgkg i.