TABLE 3.
Compounds extracted from Momordica balsamina L. and their health benefits.
| Compound | Structure | Health benefits | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cucurbitane glycoside |
|
Anti-diabetic | Spengler et al. (2009), Farooq et al. (2019) |
| Kuguacin J |
|
Anti-cancer | Spengler et al. (2009), Santos et al. (2012) |
| Karavilagenin C |
|
Anti-cancer | Ramalhete et al. (2009), Ma et al. (2012) |
| Balsaminagenin A |
|
Anti-cancer | Ramalhete et al. (2009), Ma et al. (2012) |
| Balsaminoside B |
|
Anti-cancer | Ramalhete et al. (2009), Ma et al. (2012) |
| Balsaminol F |
|
Schistosomicidal activity against Schistosoma mansoni adult worms | Ramalhete et al. (2011), Ramalhete et al. (2016) |
| Momordin I |
|
Anti-viral | Thakur et al. (2009) |
| Momordin II |
|
Anti-viral | Thakur et al. (2009) |
| Balsaminapentaol |
|
Anti-malarial | Ramalhete et al. (2009), Ma et al. (2012) |
| Cucurbalsaminol |
|
Anti-parasitic | Ma et al. (2012), Shah et al. (2014) |