Crescentia alata (Jicaro)

Traditional uses

Mexico

  • Abortifacient
  • Alopecia
  • Chest
  • Cough
  • Emollient
  • Expectorant
  • Hair
  • Hepatitis
  • Pectoral
  • Respiratory
  • Wound
  • Laxative
  • Astringent
  • Diarrhea
  • Liqueur

Chemicals

Seed

  • ASH — 38000 to 39000
  • CARBOHYDRATES — 229000 to 237000
  • BETA-CAROTENE — 0.2
  • FAT — 397000 to 411000
  • IRON — 94 to 97
  • KILOCALORIES — 5300 to 5490
  • NIACIN — 9
  • PROTEIN — 302000 to 313000
  • RIBOFLAVIN — 1.2
  • WATER — 34000
  • OLEIC-ACID
  • CALCIUM — 500 to 518
  • PHOSPHORUS — 9680 to 10020
  • THIAMIN — 7.3 to 7.6
  • FIBER — 24000 to 25000

Fruit

  • HCN

Leaf

  • LEUCOANTHOCYANINS
  • TRITERPENOIDS
  • HETEROSIDES
  • PHENOLS

Activities

  1. Cancer-Preventive — 5 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE, FIBER, NIACIN, OLEIC-ACID, RIBOFLAVIN
  2. Hypocholesterolemic — 4 compounds; CALCIUM, FIBER, NIACIN, OLEIC-ACID
  3. Allergenic — 3 compounds; toxic activity; BETA-CAROTENE, NIACIN, OLEIC-ACID
  4. Anticataract — 3 compounds; NIACIN, RIBOFLAVIN, THIAMIN
  5. AntiLyme — 3 compounds; NIACIN, RIBOFLAVIN, THIAMIN
  6. Vasodilator — 3 compounds; CALCIUM, FIBER, NIACIN
  7. Antiallergic — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, NIACIN
  8. Antialzheimeran — 2 compounds; NIACIN, THIAMIN
  9. Antiarthritic — 2 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE, CALCIUM
  10. Antiasthmatic — 2 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE, HCN
  11. Anticanker — 2 compounds; IRON, THIAMIN
  12. Anticervicaldysplasic — 2 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE, RIBOFLAVIN
  13. Anticheilitic — 2 compounds; IRON, RIBOFLAVIN
  14. Antidecubitic — 2 compounds; RIBOFLAVIN, THIAMIN
  15. Antidementia — 2 compounds; NIACIN, THIAMIN
  16. Antidiabetic — 2 compounds; FIBER, NIACIN
  17. Antihangover — 2 compounds; NIACIN, THIAMIN
  18. Antihypertensive — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, FIBER
  19. Antimigraine — 2 compounds; RIBOFLAVIN, THIAMIN
  20. Antineuralgic — 2 compounds; NIACIN, THIAMIN
  21. Antiobesity — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, FIBER
  22. Antiosteoporotic — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, PHOSPHORUS
  23. Antioxidant — 2 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE, RIBOFLAVIN
  24. Antipellagric — 2 compounds; NIACIN, RIBOFLAVIN
  25. Antiphotophobic — 2 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE, RIBOFLAVIN
  26. AntiPMS — 2 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE, CALCIUM
  27. Antirheumatic — 2 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE, CALCIUM
  28. Antistress — 2 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE, CALCIUM
  29. Antitumor — 2 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE, FIBER
  30. Antiulcer — 2 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE, FIBER
  31. Anxiolytic — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, PHOSPHORUS
  32. Cardioprotective — 2 compounds; toxic activity; FIBER, NIACIN
  33. Diuretic — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, FIBER
  34. Hypotensive — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, FIBER
  35. Immunostimulant — 2 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE, PHOSPHORUS
  36. Insectifuge — 2 compounds; OLEIC-ACID, THIAMIN
  37. Laxative — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, FIBER
  38. Pesticide — 2 compounds; HCN, THIAMIN
  39. Prooxidant — 2 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE, IRON
  40. 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor — 1 compounds; OLEIC-ACID
  41. Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor — 1 compounds; OLEIC-ACID
  42. Analgesic — 1 compounds; THIAMIN
  43. Androgenic? — 1 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE
  44. Anemiagenic — 1 compounds; OLEIC-ACID
  45. Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker — 1 compounds; FIBER
  46. Antiacne — 1 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE
  47. Antiacrodynic — 1 compounds; NIACIN
  48. Antiaging — 1 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE
  49. Antiakathisic — 1 compounds; IRON
  50. Antialcoholic — 1 compounds; THIAMIN
  51. Antialopecic — 1 compounds; OLEIC-ACID
  52. Antiamblyopic — 1 compounds; NIACIN
  53. Antiandrogenic — 1 compounds; OLEIC-ACID
  54. Antianemic — 1 compounds; IRON
  55. Antianginal — 1 compounds; NIACIN
  56. Antianorectic — 1 compounds; THIAMIN
  57. Antianxiety — 1 compounds; CALCIUM
  58. Antiarabiflavinotic — 1 compounds; RIBOFLAVIN
  59. Antiarrhythmic — 1 compounds; CALCIUM
  60. Antiatherosclerotic — 1 compounds; CALCIUM
  61. Antibackache — 1 compounds; THIAMIN
  62. Antiberiberi — 1 compounds; THIAMIN
  63. Anticancer — 1 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE
  64. Anticarcinomic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; BETA-CAROTENE
  65. Anticardiospasmic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; THIAMIN
  66. Anticarpal-Tunnel — 1 compounds; RIBOFLAVIN
  67. Anticephalagic — 1 compounds; RIBOFLAVIN
  68. Antichilblain — 1 compounds; NIACIN
  69. Anticlimacteric — 1 compounds; CALCIUM
  70. Anticolitic — 1 compounds; THIAMIN
  71. Anticonvulsant — 1 compounds; toxic activity; NIACIN
  72. Anticoronary — 1 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE
  73. Antideliriant — 1 compounds; THIAMIN
  74. Antidepressant — 1 compounds; CALCIUM
  75. Antidermatitic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; NIACIN
  76. Antidote — 1 compounds; HCN
  77. Antidote (Aluminum) — 1 compounds; CALCIUM
  78. Antidote (Lead) — 1 compounds; CALCIUM
  79. Antidyspeptic — 1 compounds; THIAMIN
  80. Antidysphagic — 1 compounds; NIACIN
  81. Antiencephalopathic — 1 compounds; THIAMIN
  82. Antiepileptic — 1 compounds; NIACIN
  83. Antifatigue — 1 compounds; THIAMIN
  84. Antigastritic — 1 compounds; THIAMIN
  85. Antiglossitic — 1 compounds; RIBOFLAVIN
  86. Antiheartburn — 1 compounds; THIAMIN
  87. Antiherpetic — 1 compounds; THIAMIN
  88. Antihistaminic — 1 compounds; NIACIN
  89. Antihyperactivity — 1 compounds; NIACIN
  90. Antihyperkeratotic — 1 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE
  91. Antihyperkinetic — 1 compounds; CALCIUM
  92. Antiichythyotic — 1 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE
  93. Antiinflammatory — 1 compounds; OLEIC-ACID
  94. Antiinsomniac — 1 compounds; CALCIUM
  95. Antiinsomnic — 1 compounds; NIACIN
  96. Antikeratitic — 1 compounds; RIBOFLAVIN
  97. Antileukoplakic — 1 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE
  98. Antileukotriene-D4 — 1 compounds; OLEIC-ACID
  99. Antilipoperoxidant — 1 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE
  100. Antilupus — 1 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE
  101. Antimaculitic — 1 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE
  102. Antimastitic — 1 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE
  103. AntiMeniere's — 1 compounds; NIACIN
  104. Antimenopausal — 1 compounds; CALCIUM
  105. Antimenorrhagic — 1 compounds; IRON
  106. Antimutagenic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; BETA-CAROTENE
  107. Antimyocarditic — 1 compounds; THIAMIN
  108. Antineurasthenic — 1 compounds; THIAMIN
  109. Antineuritic — 1 compounds; THIAMIN
  110. Antineuropathic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; THIAMIN
  111. Antiozenic — 1 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE
  112. Antipapillomic — 1 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE
  113. Antiparkinsonian — 1 compounds; NIACIN
  114. Antiperiodontitic — 1 compounds; CALCIUM
  115. Antipityriasic — 1 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE
  116. Antipoliomyelitic — 1 compounds; THIAMIN
  117. Antiporphyric — 1 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE
  118. Antiproliferant — 1 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE
  119. Antipsoriac — 1 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE
  120. Antiradicular — 1 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE
  121. AntiRaynaud's — 1 compounds; NIACIN
  122. Antiscotomic — 1 compounds; NIACIN
  123. Antispasmodic — 1 compounds; NIACIN
  124. Antitic — 1 compounds; CALCIUM
  125. Antitumor (Breast) — 1 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE
  126. Antitumor (CNS) — 1 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE
  127. Antitumor (Colon) — 1 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE
  128. Antitumor (Lung) — 1 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE
  129. Antitumor (Prostate) — 1 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE
  130. Antitumor (Stomach) — 1 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE
  131. Antitussive — 1 compounds; HCN
  132. Antivertigo — 1 compounds; NIACIN
  133. Antixerophthalmic — 1 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE
  134. Beta-Blocker — 1 compounds; FIBER
  135. Bronchosedative — 1 compounds; HCN
  136. Calcium-Channel-Blocker — 1 compounds; CALCIUM
  137. Chemopreventive — 1 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE
  138. Choleretic — 1 compounds; OLEIC-ACID
  139. Circulotonic — 1 compounds; NIACIN
  140. Colorant — 1 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE
  141. COX-1-Inhibitor — 1 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE
  142. COX-2-Inhibitor — 1 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE
  143. Dermatitigenic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; OLEIC-ACID
  144. Fibrinolytic — 1 compounds; NIACIN
  145. FLavor — 1 compounds; OLEIC-ACID
  146. Gastroprotective — 1 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE
  147. Hepatoprotective — 1 compounds; toxic activity; NIACIN
  148. Hepatotoxic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; NIACIN
  149. Hypoglycemic — 1 compounds; NIACIN
  150. Hypolipidemic — 1 compounds; NIACIN
  151. Hypouricemic — 1 compounds; FIBER
  152. Insecticide — 1 compounds; HCN
  153. Interferon-Synergist — 1 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE
  154. Irritant — 1 compounds; toxic activity; OLEIC-ACID
  155. Mucogenic — 1 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE
  156. Neuroprotective — 1 compounds; toxic activity; THIAMIN
  157. Osteogenic — 1 compounds; PHOSPHORUS
  158. Percutaneostimulant — 1 compounds; OLEIC-ACID
  159. Perfumery — 1 compounds; OLEIC-ACID
  160. Phagocytotic — 1 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE
  161. Propecic — 1 compounds; OLEIC-ACID
  162. Respirastimulant — 1 compounds; HCN
  163. Rodenticide — 1 compounds; HCN
  164. Sedative — 1 compounds; NIACIN
  165. Serotoninergic — 1 compounds; NIACIN
  166. Thymoprotective — 1 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE
  167. Tranquilizer — 1 compounds; CALCIUM
  168. Ubiquiot — 1 compounds; BETA-CAROTENE
  169. Vasomotor-Stimulant — 1 compounds; HCN

Toxic compounds

  • BETA-CAROTENE — Allergenic; Seed
  • BETA-CAROTENE — Anticarcinomic; Seed
  • BETA-CAROTENE — Antimutagenic; Seed
  • FIBER — Cardioprotective; Seed
  • NIACIN — Allergenic; Seed
  • NIACIN — Anticonvulsant; Seed; 3 g/day
  • NIACIN — Antidermatitic; Seed
  • NIACIN — Cardioprotective; Seed
  • NIACIN — Hepatoprotective; Seed
  • NIACIN — Hepatotoxic; Seed
  • OLEIC-ACID — Allergenic; Seed
  • OLEIC-ACID — Dermatitigenic; Seed
  • OLEIC-ACID — Irritant; Seed
  • THIAMIN — Anticardiospasmic; Seed
  • THIAMIN — Antineuropathic; Seed; 50 mg
  • THIAMIN — Neuroprotective; Seed