Pharmacological update on Benincasa Hispida (Thunb.): A review

Introduction: In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Benincasa hispida (B. Hispida) has a long history of use as a medicinal herb. Benincasa hispida contains a wide range of phytochemical elements, with the five most notable bioactive substances being Flavonoids, alkaloids, Tannins, Saponins and Phenols were also present. Numerous pharmacological activities, such as antioxidant, anti-cancer, and antiviral properties, have been established by these substances. Furthermore, B. Hispida has been studied for its ability to treat a variety of illnesses, including cancer, heart problems, and neurological issues. This review aims to provide an updated overview of the phytochemical constituents and pharmacological attributes B. Hispida.

Method: A thorough search of scientific databases, such as Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus, was done in order to find pertinent research up to 2002 to 2023. There have more than 90 review and research papers from scientific sources collected with inclusion criteria of ethno pharmacological uses of selected herb and exclusion criteria of herbs including botanical description's, morphological patterns of selected herb etc.

Result: Benincasa hispida highlights the continued need for scientific research and clinical evaluation by offering a compelling path for potential medicinal development.

Conclusion: Different parts of Benincasa Hispida have yielded a variety of phytochemicals that might be used to cure illnesses and open up new research avenues in the future.