Plant |
Family | Gourd Family / Cucumber Family, cucurbits (Cucurbitaceae) |
English |
Snakegourd, Club gourd, Long gourd, Serpent gourd |
Latin |
Trichosanthes cucumerina L., Trichosanthes anguina L., Trichosanthes cucumerina var. anguina (L.) Haines, Trichosanthes cucumerina, Trichosanthes anguina, Trichosanthes cucumerina anguina (L.) Haines., Trichosanthes cucumerina ssp. anguina (L.) Greb., Trichosanthes cucumerina var. anguina |
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Ungrouped Diseases & Uses |
Anthelmintic, Aperient, catharic, Cathartic, Emetic, induce vomiting, intestinal worm, Intestinal worms, laxative, movements of the bowel, purgative, vomitive |
Local (Geographical) use |
Phytomedical use in the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana) |
Ingredients |
| | ascorbic acid, ash, Calcium, Carbohydrates, chlorine, Copper, fat, Fibres, iodine, iron, linoleic acid, magnesium, Niacin, Oleic acid, oxalic acid, Palmitic acid, phosphorus, potassium, protein, sodium, Stearic acid, Sulfur, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, water, Β-Carotene |
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