Cucurbita foetidissima
Cucurbita foetidissima · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (235 studies) · ★★★★★
Cucurbita foetidissima, is a versatile medicinal plant native to arid regions of Africa. Commonly known as the stink melon, it is highly valued in traditional medicine. Its fruits, leaves, and seeds possess significant antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, offering therapeutic potential for treating various ailments and skin conditions.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Cucurbita foetidissimaDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions. In Middle Europe, its presence is noted within Germany. Moving to the Northwestern U.S.A., the species can be found in both Colorado and Wyoming. Furthermore, it extends into the North-Central U.S.A. through the states of Illinois and Iowa. These specific locations highlight the wide range inhabited by Cucurbita foetidissima.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Colorado | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Wyoming | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Iowa | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Kansas | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Nebraska | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Wisconsin | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cucurbita foetidissima has 43 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include AMYLOSE, Ash, CALCIUM, Cucurbitacin B, Cucurbitacin D.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| AMYLOSE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ash | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CALCIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cucurbitacin B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cucurbitacin D | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cucurbitacin E | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FAT | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Foetidissimoside A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GLUTAMIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isocucurbitacin B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
AMYLOSE
- Dr. Duke
Ash
- Dr. Duke
CALCIUM
- Dr. Duke
Cucurbitacin B
- Dr. Duke
Cucurbitacin D
- Dr. Duke
Cucurbitacin E
- Dr. Duke
FAT
- Dr. Duke
Foetidissimoside A
- Dr. Duke
GLUTAMIC ACID
- Dr. Duke
Isocucurbitacin B
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Cucurbita foetidissima has 186 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, Absorbent, Acetylcholinergic, Aggregant, Allergenic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Absorbent | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acetylcholinergic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aggregant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anemiagenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiADD | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |