Citrullus colocynthis from Gurgaon

[Gurcharan Singh]

Uploading Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad.  from Gurgaon. The species is distinct from C. lanatus in scabrid stems and smaller fruit (not larger than 7 cm). I have a feeling that it is this plant which is depicted on FlowersofIndia website as C. lanatus, especially the leaves. I will upload my photographs of C. lanatus separately.

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Dr. Gurcharan Singh
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[Vijayadas D]

Dear ,

 

whether it is edible ?

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[Pankaj Oudhia]

It is not consumed by natives. It is collected by herb collectors in bulk for herb traders.. In Homoeopathy, it is used in treatment of colic. It is left side remedy. 

Pankaj Oudhia

[Vijayadas D]

Thanks.

[Gurcharan Singh]

Here are some local names: Hindi & Urdu: Indrayan; Sanskrit: Mahendravaruni; Begali: Indrayan, makal; Guj: Indrak, indrana indravana; Mar: Kuduvarindavana, indrayan; Tam: Peykkumutti, verittumatti; Tel: Etipuchchha, paparabudama; Kan: Pavamekkekayi, tumtikayi; Mal: peykommutti; English: Colocynth, Bitter apple.

 

The fruits and roots are used in medicine.

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Dr. Gurcharan Singh
Associate Professor
SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007
Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018.
Phone: 011-25518297  Mob: 9810359089
http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/

 

[Pankaj Oudhia]

Over 30 documents on Traditional Medicinal Knowledge about it

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[Swagat]

Dear all,

 

'Citrullus colocynthis' is called 'Kadu Vrundavan' 'कडू वृंदावन' in Marathi.

 

Regards,

 

~Swagat

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