Phytochemistry, Pharmacological Activities, Toxicity and Clinical Application of Momordica cochinchinensis

• Published in: Current pharmaceutical design Vol. 25; no. 6; p. 715
• Main Authors: Lan, Hai-Yue, Zhao, Bin, Shen, Yu-Li, Li, Xiao-Qin, Wang, Su-Juan, Zhang, Li-Jun, Zhang, Hong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United Arab Emirates 01.01.2019
• Subjects: Medicine, Chinese Traditional; Momordica - chemistry; Phytochemicals - pharmacology; Plant Extracts - chemistry; Plant Extracts - pharmacology; Seeds - chemistry; toxicity; pharmacological activities; Momordica cochinchinensis; clinical application; ancient herb; phytochemistry

Momordica cochinchinensis (Lour.) Spreng (M. cochinchinensis) is a deciduous vine that grows in Southeast Asia. It is known as gac in Vietnam and as Red Melon in English. Gac is reputed to be extremely benificial for health and has been widely used as food and folk medicine in Southeast Asia. In Chi...