Nutritional and medicinal potential of Lagenaria siceraria (original) (raw)

Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl., commonly known as bottle gourd, is a widely cultivated vegetable with significant nutritional and medicinal potential. It contains various bioactive compounds, prebiotics, and essential nutrients that contribute to overall health and may offer therapeutic benefits for conditions such as cancer and metabolic disorders. Existing research indicates that L. siceraria exhibits immunomodulatory, antioxidant, and cytotoxic properties, highlighting the need for further studies to fully characterize its pharmacological capabilities and potential applications in natural medicine.