Trichosanthes cucumerina: A perspective on various medicinal uses or activities

In Sri Lankan and Indian traditional systems of medicine, Trichosanthes cucumerina Linn. (Family: Cucurbitaceae) is one the medicinal plants frequently utilised to create formulations treat a range illnesses conditions. Along with other plant components, aerial parts T. are used indigestion, bilious fevers, boils, sores, skin eruptions like eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, inflammation, ulcers, diabetes. The research on cucumerina’s pharmacology toxicology summarised in current review.