BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
Therapeutic potential of the genus Zehneria (Cucurbitaceae): a systematic review of ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities, with a predominant focus on Zehneria scabra
Abstract Background The genus Zehneria (Cucurbitaceae) comprises medicinal plants widely used in traditional healthcare systems across Africa and Asia. Species such as Zehneria scabra are traditionally employed to treat infectious diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, inflammatory conditions, and skin ailments. Although numerous studies have investigated the ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemical constituents, and pharmacological activities of Zehneria species, the available evidence remains fragmented and is heavily w …