Muskmelon/Kharbooja

Muskmelon (Cucumis melo) is most consumable fruit throughout the world due to nice taste, flavor, texture, and beneficial effect on human health. It has 4th position in fresh fruit market and good source of nutrients having various varieties..

It shows antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-hyperlipidemic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, diuretic, thyroid stimulatory, anthelmintic¸ nephroprotective and cytotoxic properties.

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It has different names in different languages such as English Name(Melon, Muskmelon, Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Sugar melon),  Marathi Name(Chibunda, Tarkaddi, kharbuz),  Hindi Name(Kharbooja, kharbuja, Kharbooza),  Bengali Name(Kharmuj),  Gujarati Name(Tar....................read more




Chemical constituents

  • Muskmelon provides almost all the fat- and water-soluble vitamins except vitamin D and E. Content of ascorbic acid is more than 40 mg/100 g of fresh weight. Additionally, muskmelon also contains vitamin B1, B3, and B6, which makes it a special fruit compared to others. Muskmelon and other melon fruits are also rich in folate which is also known as vitamin B9. It is a very important vitamin that is essential for maintaining good health and a higher supplement is essential during pregnancy and for the prevention of macular degeneration. Muskmelon also contains vitamin K, which plays a vital role in blood clotting and this makes the fruit very useful in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Although muskmelon does not contain vitamin A as such, the content of provitamin A, carotenoid, is high in most of the yellow- and orange-fleshed fruits. In addition to α- and β-carotene, melon fruits are also good sources of cryptoxanthin, lutein, and zeaxanthin. A small quantity of vitamin E is also present in muskm....................read more




Properties and Benefits




Uses, Remedies, Benefits and Application

1) The seed oil is used as a humectant and skin conditioner in commercial cosmetic preparations.


2) Muskmelon roots are diuretic and induces vomiting.


3) Fruit pulp is employed as a lotion for chronic and acute eczema. 


4) The fruit can be used as a cooling agent, cleansing agent or moisturiser for the skin.


5) Muskmelon seed powder mixed with water is used as a remedy in intestinal worms.


6) Its leaves are used to treat scrotal hernia.


7) Fruit pulp is used for application in acute and chronic eczema.


8) The seed kernels are used as a dressing for breads, cakes, confectionary and snack foods, often instead of almonds and pistachios. 


9) Musk melon seeds can be substituted as an alternative to soybean for milk preparation. 


10) Musk melon is applied for removing tan and freckles.


11) Muskmelon Flowers are co....................read more




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References:

  1. Bhavaprakasha Nighantu
  2. INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH JOURNAL OF PHARMACY 2 (8) 2011 52-57
  3. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine | Volume 2018 | Article ID 8159261
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