Mukia maderaspatana (L.) M. Roemer-A Review of Its Global Distribution, Phytochemical Profile and Antioxidant Capacity

Abstract

Mukia maderaspatana (Linn.) M. Roemer, (family : Cucurbitaceae) is a wild functional food plant, traditionally used for human consumption by various cultures. Indigenous communities around the world utilize various parts of the plant to alleviate a number of human and livestock ailments. For the first time, this review attempts to critically assess the global distribution and vernacular names as well as the phytochemical profile and the antioxidant capacity of this potentially medicinal taxon.