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Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Kumpalanna in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Cucurbita pepo L. from the Cucurbitaceae (Pumpkin) family having the following synonyms: Cucumis pepo. For the possible medicinal usage of kumpalanna, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

Kumpalanna in India is the name of a plant defined with Benincasa hispida in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cucurbita hispida Thunberg (among others).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2001)
· Indian Journal of Pharmacology (2002)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
· Flora Japonica (1784)
· Systema Vegetabilium, ed. 14 (1784)
· Monographiae Phanerogamarum (1881)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Kumpalanna, for example pregnancy safety, health benefits, diet and recipes, chemical composition, side effects, extract dosage, have a look at these references.

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