Namrata Singh
Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women’s University, Jaipur (JVWU)
Dharmendra Ahuja
Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women’s University, Jaipur (JVWU)
Anurag Mishra
Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women’s University, Jaipur (JVWU)
Abstract
The family cucurbitaceae includes a large group of crops like cucumber and melon which are medicinally essential. The plants of the family are collectively known as cucurbits. It is a distinct family without any close relatives. Plants of this family have many medicinal and nutritional benefits. So it is important to find out the active agents possessing pharmacological activity in plants coming under the family. The major elements present are the phytochemicals like Glycosides, Terpenoids, Tannins, Steroids, Carotenoids, Vitamins etc.
Keywords: Cucurbita pepo, anti-diabetic, antihypertension, antitumor, immunomodulation, Cucurbitacins, Citrullus.