Citrullus colocynthis

Citrullus colocynthis (Cucurbitaceae), commonly known as Indrayan, Indrayan Phal, Tumba Fruit. Also known as tumba, इंद्रायन, রাখাল শসা, பேய்க்குமட்டி. Plant parts used in our range: fruit. Available as oil-soluble extract, infused oil, herbal powder, extract powder, extract paste, glycerin extract.

Accepted name

Citrullus colocynthis

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Common names

Indrayan, Indrayan Phal, Tumba Fruit, Indrain, Colocynth, Bitter Apple, Desert Gourd, Vine Of Sod, Vine Of Sodom, Makhal

Indian names

tumba, इंद्रायन, রাখাল শসা, பேய்க்குமட்டி

Synonyms

Citrullus colocynthoides, Citrullus dimidiens, Citrullus nubica, Citrullus pseudocolocynthis

Parts used

Fruit

Forms in our range

Oil-soluble extract, Infused oil, Herbal powder, Extract powder, Extract paste, Glycerin extract, Propylene glycol extract

Taxonomy source

GBIF 2874622

Identifiers

INCI and CAS identifiers come from the EU CosIng database where listed; the exact INCI for a product depends on its form and carrier — see each product page.