ash gourd
Benincasa hispida
Benincasa hispida, commonly known as wax gourd or winter melon, originates from traditional medicine practices in East Asia. It has been traditionally used for various purposes such as cooling the body and aiding digestion, though specific uses vary among different cultures. Scientific evidence suggests that water extracts of Benincasa hispida exhibit moderate lipase inhibitory activity, which could potentially be beneficial for managing certain digestive conditions. Additionally, studies indicate partial to complete cross-protection against mild strains of Zucchini tigre mosaic virus in specific plant hosts and enhanced growth and photosynthetic efficiency in wax gourd seedlings under magnesium deficiency when treated with melatonin. Fermentation with Lactiplantibacillus plantarum NCU001557 has been shown to increase antioxidant capacity and alter the volatile and nonvolatile compound profiles of Benincasa hispida juice, though these findings are preliminary. No major safety concerns or known drug interactions have been recorded for this plant.
- أفضل دليل
- D
- تحذيرات
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للمعلومات فقط. الاستخدام التقليدي لا يعني فعاليّة مثبتة. تختلف الأدلة والسلامة — راجع المصادر المذكورة.
ما يقوله العلم
- التقطير باستخدام Lactiplantibacillus plantarum NCU001557 أدى إلى زيادة القدرة الأكسدة وتعديل مسارات المركبات القابلة للابخرة وغير القابلة للابخرة في عصير Benincasa hispida.
- العلاجات بالملاتونين أعززت تراكم المغنيسيوم والكفاءة الضوئية، وقللت من التحول الأصفر في صغار نباتات الفجل البلدي تحت نقص المغنيسيوم.
- الاستخراج المائي من بنينكاسا الهيسيدا كان له نشاط متوسط لوقف إنزيم الدهون مقارنة بورليستات.
- تم إنتاج سلالات خفيفة من فيروس مosaic tiger من zucchini ، مما توفير حماية متداخلة جزئية أو كاملة في أنواع معينة من النباتات الباذنجانية.
Frequently asked questions
What is ash gourd?
ash gourd (Benincasa hispida) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about ash gourd?
4 sourced findings are recorded for ash gourd; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: التقطير باستخدام Lactiplantibacillus plantarum NCU001557 أدى إلى زيادة القدرة الأكسدة وتعديل مسارات المركبات القابلة للابخرة وغير القابلة للابخرة في عصير Benincasa hispida.
How strong is the evidence for ash gourd?
The strongest finding for ash gourd carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is ash gourd safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for ash gourd in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does ash gourd interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for ash gourd in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of ash gourd?
ash gourd is also known as: Восковая тыква, courge cireuse.
Is ash gourd a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
المصادر
- T2 Melatonin mitigates magnesium deficiency-induced chlorosis through enhancing photosynthetic efficiency and antioxidant capacity in wax gourd (Benincasa hispida). literature abstract metadata
- T2 Generation of Zucchini Tigre Mosaic Virus Mild Strains for Application in Cross-Protection. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Evaluation of α-glucosidase, α-amylase and lipase inhibitory activities of dietary plant foods. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Effect of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum NCU001557 Fermentation on the Physicochemical Properties, Bioactivity, Volatile, and Nonvolatile Compounds of Benincasa hispida (Winter Melon) Juice. literature abstract metadata