Cape Coast Lily
Crinum macowanii
Crinum macowanii is a plant traditionally used in Uganda for treating snakebite envenomation. While its traditional medicinal uses are limited, it has shown promise in scientific research. Studies have demonstrated that silver nanoparticles synthesized from Crinum macowanii enhance the sensitivity of luminol for blood detection at crime scenes. Additionally, six fungal endophytes identified from this plant exhibit significant antibacterial activity and mild cytotoxicity against cancer cell lines. The leaves of Crinum macowanii also contain bacteria with varying levels of antibacterial and anticancer activity, some of which include known bioactive compounds. To date, no major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded for this plant.
- أفضل دليل
- D
- تحذيرات
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للمعلومات فقط. الاستخدام التقليدي لا يعني فعاليّة مثبتة. تختلف الأدلة والسلامة — راجع المصادر المذكورة.
ما يقوله العلم
- وجدت الدراسة أن الجسيمات النانوية من الفضة التي تم تصنيعها من مسحوق أوراق العديد من النباتات، بما في ذلك Crinum macowanii، قد improved حساسية اللومنيل للكشف عن الدم في مواقع الجريمة.
- Crinum macowanii was one of six plant species documented used by traditional medicine practitioners to treat snakebite envenomation in Uganda.
- من ستة من البكتيريا الداخلية الفطرية من Crinum macowanii ظهرت نشاط مضاد للبكتيريا ملحوظ، مع أن Penicillium sp. كان أكثر بروزًا.
- الدراسة اكتشفت بكتيريا في أوراق Crinum macowanii التي أظهرت مستويات متفاوتة من النشاط المضاد للبكتيريا والمضاد للاورام، مع وجود بعض الاستخراجات تحتوي على مركبات نشطة بيولوجيًا معروفة.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cape Coast Lily?
Cape Coast Lily (Crinum macowanii) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about Cape Coast Lily?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Cape Coast Lily; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: وجدت الدراسة أن الجسيمات النانوية من الفضة التي تم تصنيعها من مسحوق أوراق العديد من النباتات، بما في ذلك Crinum macowanii، قد improved حساسية اللومنيل للكشف عن الدم في مواقع الجريمة.
How strong is the evidence for Cape Coast Lily?
The strongest finding for Cape Coast Lily carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Cape Coast Lily safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Cape Coast Lily in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Cape Coast Lily interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Cape Coast Lily in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Cape Coast Lily?
Cape Coast Lily is also known as: Кринум Макована.
Is Cape Coast Lily a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
المصادر
- T2 Medicinal plants species used by herbalists in the treatment of snakebite envenomation in Uganda. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Antibacterial and Anticancer Activity and Untargeted Secondary Metabolite Profiling of Crude Bacterial Endophyte Extracts from Crinum macowanii Baker Leaves. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Synthesis and application of silver nanoparticles from lemon peel extract and other local plant extracts for detection of "blood" at crime scene. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Metabolomic profile and bioactivity of fungal endophytes isolated from Crinum macowanii. literature abstract metadata