Morpho-anatomical investigations on Momordica charantia L. (Cucurbitaceae)

Poyraz, İlham Eröz; Derdovski, Cülasfi

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“…The trichomes are more frequent in the region of the midrib, corroborating the data found by Coutinho et al 39 Daleffi Zocoler et al 42 and Poyraz and Derdovsk 43 cited only the presence of non-glandular trichomes on the leaf blade of the species. Coutinho et al, 39 also studying the leaf blade of M. charantia, evidenced the same types of trichomes described in the present study.…”

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Anatomical Study and Characterization of Metabolites in Leaves of Momordica charantia L.

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Anatomical Study and Characterization of Metabolites in Leaves of Momordica charantia L.

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“…16,25,17,58 As a meat sauce, M. balsamina leaves are combined with peanuts and honey. 19,46,59,23,12,49,40 The edible seed is surrounded by the crimson, squishy flesh of the M. balsamina fruit. 10, 20, 61 M. balsamina's soft fruits and shoots are commonly boiled with meat, and both can be added to the soup.…”

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Momordica balsamina L.: An unexploited vegetable crop rich in medicinal and nutritional properties

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African pumpkin (Momordica balsamina L.) is a tendrilled, wild-type vine plant with a wide range of therapeutic and nutritional properties that has been used as a conventional medicament in many countries. Alkaloids, resins, glycosides, flavonoids, saponins, cardiac glycoside, steroids and terpenes are found in the plant's fruits, seeds, leaves and bark, and they have varied medicinal properties viz., anti-bacterial, anti-diarrheal, anti-plasmodial, anti-septic, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, antioxidant, hypoglycemic, analgesic, and hepatoprotective activities. 'Momordin,' a therapeutic agent, can stop HIV and other viruses from multiplying. The leaves are also a good source of nutrients because they contain 17 amino acids and minerals like potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, sodium, zinc, manganese, and iron. It also aids in the fight against soil micronutrient deficiencies and high protein and fat content with low fibre content. High potassium content is an excellent source for controlling hypertension and other cardiovascular disorders. This plant may be a protein supplement for poor rural people's cereal-based diets. The medicinal and nutritional value of this wild herb for health care management is discussed in this review.

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“…It is also sauced with shrimp, meat, pork, and chicken and served with gravy. The leaves are mixed with ground peanuts and honey as a sauce in meat ( Thakur et al, 2009 ; Dellavalle et al, 2011 ; Oronje et al, 2012 ; Sen and Batra, 2012 ; Fongod et al, 2014 ; Talukdar and Hossain, 2014 ; Bulbul, 2016 ; Poyraz and Derdovski, 2016 ; Nitu and Patidar, 2017 ; Mostafa et al, 2018 ).…”

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“…The leaves of M. balsamina are an important source of nutrients, including 17 amino acids ( Cohen et al, 1998 ; Hassan and Umar, 2006 ; Costa et al, 2010 ; Semenya and Potgieter, 2015 ). M. balsamina leaves are mixed with peanuts and honey and used as a meat sauce ( Dellavalle et al, 2011 ; Oronje et al, 2012 ; Sen and Batra, 2012 ; Fongod et al, 2014 ; Bulbul, 2016 ; Poyraz and Derdovski, 2016 ; Mostafa et al, 2018 ).…”

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“…The ripe fruit of M. charantia fruits had been used as a remedy for tumors, asthma, skin infections and hypertension ( Semenya and Potgieter, 2015 ). The seeds are surrounded by sweet red fleshy pulp that is edible tasting like watermelon ( Poyraz and Derdovski, 2016 ). In some parts of West Africa, the leaves of M. charantia are cooked as part of green vegetable soup for post-natal mothers to prevent loss of blood during labor and purify breast milk.…”

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Three Selected Edible Crops of the Genus Momordica as Potential Sources of Phytochemicals: Biochemical, Nutritional, and Medicinal Values

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Momordica species (Family Cucurbitaceae) are cultivated throughout the world for their edible fruits, leaves, shoots and seeds. Among the species of the genus Momordica, there are three selected species that are used as vegetable, and for medicinal purposes, Momordica charantia L (Bitter melon), Momordica foetida Schumach (Bitter cucumber) and Momordica balsamina L (African pumpkin). The fruits and leaves of these Momordica species are rich in primary and secondary metabolites such as proteins, fibers, minerals (calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc), β-carotene, foliate, ascorbic acid, among others. The extracts from Momordica species are used for the treatment of a variety of diseases and ailments in traditional medicine. Momordica species extracts are reputed to possess anti-diabetic, anti-microbial, anthelmintic bioactivity, abortifacient, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and play chemo-preventive functions. In this review we summarize the biochemical, nutritional, and medicinal values of three Momordica species (M. charantia, M. foetida and M. balsamina) as promising and innovative sources of natural bioactive compounds for future pharmaceutical usage.

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Morpho-anatomical investigations on Momordica charantia L. (Cucurbitaceae)

Cited by 5 publications

References 4 publications

Anatomical Study and Characterization of Metabolites in Leaves of Momordica charantia L.

Anatomical Study and Characterization of Metabolites in Leaves of Momordica charantia L.

Momordica balsamina L.: An unexploited vegetable crop rich in medicinal and nutritional properties

Three Selected Edible Crops of the Genus Momordica as Potential Sources of Phytochemicals: Biochemical, Nutritional, and Medicinal Values

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