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 of the medicinal plants frequently utilised to create formulations to treat a range of illnesses and conditions. Along with other plant components, the aerial parts of T. cucumerina are used to treat indigestion, bilious fevers, boils, sores, and skin eruptions like eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, inflammation, ulcers, and diabetes. The research on T. cucumerina’s pharmacology and toxicology is summarised in the current review.