World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

AN OVER VIEW ON MOMORDICA DIOICA ROXB SEEDS IT’S PHYTOCHEMICAL, ANTIMICROBIAL AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY

V. Asha Ranjani*, G. Tulja Rani, P. Archana, S. Sadik and T. Sravan

ABSTRACT

Momordica dioica Roxb., also referred to as teasel gourd or spiny gourd, is a medicinal plant that is widely employed in Asian traditional medical systems. Although its fruits and roots have received a lot of attention, new research has shown how important its seeds are as a source of bioactive substances. An extensive summary of the phytochemical makeup and antioxidant capacity of M. dioica seeds is provided in this review. Its therapeutic potential has been enhanced by the discovery of flavonoids, phenolic acids, saponins, alkaloids, and essential fatty acids through phytochemical screening. . DPPH, ABTS, and FRAP are just a few of the in vitro antioxidant tests that have shown the seeds' ability to scavenge free radicals and lessen oxidative stress. These antioxidant qualities point to possible uses in the creation of pharmaceutical formulations and natural health supplements. To confirm these characteristics and clarify the underlying mechanisms of action, more research is necessary, including in vivo and clinical trials.

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