Citrullus lanatus can also be used in herbal medicine for prevention of
some pathological conditions like erectile dysfunction, as
antihypertensive and as an antioxidant. It can be used for the treatment
of jaundice, hepatomegaly and act as source of energy.Citrullus lanatus
fruit is also called as Egusi watermelon, Egusi melon, Desert
watermelon, West African watermelon and cooking melon.It belongs to
Cucurbitaceae family.