Citrullus colocynthis: 1 definition
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Latin names; Binomial nomenclature)Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad. is the name of a plant defined in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in modern medicine, Ayurveda, and other local traditions or folk medicine. It has the following synonyms: Colocynthis vulgaris Schrad., Cucumis colocynthis L..
References regarding Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad. for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity:
· Species Plantarum
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1754)
· Index Seminum [Goettingen] (1833)
· Linnaea (1838)
· Garcia Orta, Sér. Bot. (1976)

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Search found 8 books and stories containing Citrullus colocynthis; (plurals include: Citrullus colocynthises). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Alpha cells a ‘therapeutic target’ < [2016: Volume 5, November issue 11]
Flavonoid production in Luffa cylindrica and Citrullus colocynthis. < [2014: Volume 3, May issue 3]
In vitro morphogenic study of luffa cylindrica and citrullus colocynthis < [2014: Volume 3, July issue 4]
Antibacterial activity on Citrullus colocynthis Leaf extract < [Volume 29 (issue 1), Jul-Sep 2009]
Switra and its treatment in veda < [Volume 15 (issue 1), Jul-Sep 1995]
Traditional Phytotherapy for Epilepsy in Cuddapah, A.P. < [Volume 19 (issue 3-4), Jan-Jun 2000]
Efficacy of Phaltrikadi Kwath in controlling blood sugar in diabetes. < [Volume 2, issue 2: March - April 2015]
Review on Nilibhringadi Taila: An Effective Keshya Medication < [Volume 9, Issue 6: November-December 2022]
A review on ayurvedic prospective and curative herbs for type ii diabetes < [Volume 4, issue 1: January - February 2017]
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
Medicines (m): Unclassified Substances < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]
Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
Ayurvedic management of diabetes mellitus: a case study < [Volume 7, issue 2 (2019)]
Scientific review on vamana dravya (emetic drugs) of sushruta samhita < [Volume 9, issue 6 (2021)]
Ayurvedic approach in the management of Hepatitis: A case report < [Volume 12, issue 3 (2024)]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Effect of a multimodality Ayurveda treatment in a case of Visphota kushta < [Volume 10 (issue 3), Jul-Sep 2019]
Documentation of 'Plant Drugs' dispensed at Madurai's weekly shanties < [Volume 9 (issue 2), Apr-Jun 2018]
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