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. 2025 Sep;17(Suppl 3):S2115-S2118.
doi: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_629_25. Epub 2025 Sep 8.

A Comprehensive Literature Review On Kushmanda (Benincasa Hispida Thunip) As Medhya (IQ Booster)

Sarita S Neeralakeri  1 , Sourabh Deshmukh  2 , Ashish Varma  3 , Ravindra G Varma  4
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A Comprehensive Literature Review On Kushmanda (Benincasa Hispida Thunip) As Medhya (IQ Booster)

Sarita S Neeralakeri et al. J Pharm Bioallied Sci. 2025 Sep.

Abstract

To review literature on B. hispida as Medhya (IQ booster). The Ayurvedic books and Journal article from internet are denoted. All information was analysed to see Kushmanda as Medhya (IQ booster). In order to treat psychological and psychosomatic diseases, a family of medications known as Medhya (IQ booster) has been described by Ayurveda. In essence, Medhya medicines support mental wellness by fostering intellectual capacity. Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Yastimadhu (G.glabra), Shankapushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis), Mandukaparni (Centella asiatica), Vacha (Acorus calamus), Jyothishmati (Celastrus panniculata), Kushmanda (Benincasa hispida thunip), Aindri (Bacopa monniera), and Jatamamsi (Nardostachys jatamamsi) are among the Medhya drugs that are listed. When compared to other Medhya medications, Kushmanda (Benincasa hispida thunip) is one of the IQ boosters that has received the least amount of research. By taking into account relevant pharmacological features, chemical ingredients, therapeutic effects, preclinical investigations, and traditional sources, this review article seeks to investigate the Medhya (IQ booster) action of Kushmanda.

Keywords: Benincasa hispida; IQ Booster; Kushmanda; Medhya.

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Traditional uses of B. hispida
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Phytochemical structures of important phytoconstituents of Benincasa hispida
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Significance of phytoconstituents found in Benincasa hispida
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