Citrullus colocynthis - Wikipedia The seeds of colocynth, which must be separated from the fruits and thoroughly cooked to make them edible, [8] have been used since antiquity as a food source in areas of the Sahara and Sahel where crops frequently fail or regular farming is impossible
Colocynth | Description, Fruits, Uses | Britannica Colocynth, (Citrullus colocynthis), hairy-stemmed perennial vine of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae), native to the Mediterranean region The colocynth grows in sandy, coastal, or desert soils and commonly spreads vegetatively
Colocynth (Citrullus colocynthis), Bitter Apple - Practical Uses . . . Colocynth (Indravaruni, Bitter Apple) is a great herbal plant with many useful properties It is also known as Citrullus colocynthis Indravaruni belongs to the family of gourds and a relative of watermelon It is the native of Africa and India It is highly drought tolerant, hard, herbaceous vine This plant can grow annual or perennial
Colocynthis – Homeopathic Medicine: Its Use, Indications and Dosage Colocynth is of great service in treating various gastric problems The foremost indication to use it is stomach pain, stomach cramps, and colicky pain in the abdomen The pain worsens even with the slightest intake of solid food or liquid There is relief in pain by bending or pressing the stomach Cramps may get better by burping
Colocynth, an African herb vegetable - Nature Garden Colocynth is grown in desert regions of the Middle East and Northern Africa for its medicinal properties Fruits are extremely bitter and a power laxative, to be used only with caution
Colocynth - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics Colocynth is defined as a perennial creeping herbaceous vine belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family, commonly found in sandy desert areas, and known for its medicinal properties, particularly in its seed oil, which exhibits antibacterial, antioxidant, anticancer, and antidiabetic activities