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Medicinal and biological potential of pumpkin: an updated review.
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PMID:  21110905     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The use of herbal remedies individually or in combination with standard medicines has been used in various medical treatises for the cure of different diseases. Pumpkin is one of the well-known edible plants and has substantial medicinal properties due to the presence of unique natural edible substances. It contains several phyto-constituents belonging to the categories of alkaloids, flavonoids, and palmitic, oleic and linoleic acids. Various important medicinal properties including anti-diabetic, antioxidant, anti-carcinogenic, anti-inflammatory and others have been well documented. The purpose of the present article is to discuss various medicinal and biological potentials of pumpkin that can impart further research developments with this plant for human health benefits.
Authors:
Mukesh Yadav; Shalini Jain; Radha Tomar; G B K S Prasad; Hariom Yadav
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Nutrition research reviews     Volume:  23     ISSN:  1475-2700     ISO Abbreviation:  Nutr Res Rev     Publication Date:  2010 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-11-29     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9113797     Medline TA:  Nutr Res Rev     Country:  England    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  184-90     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
School of Studies in Chemistry, Jiwaji University, Gwalior 474011, M.P., India.
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