dragon's-eye

Dimocarpus longan

Dimocarpus longan is a tropical evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia and widely cultivated in various regions, including China, India, and Sri Lanka. Traditionally, its fruit has been consumed for its sweet flavor and believed to have restorative properties, but specific medicinal uses are not well-documented. Scientific evidence suggests that longan polysaccharides may enhance immune responses, potentially making them useful as adjuvants in vaccine formulations. Additionally, topical application of 3% WIN-1001X cream containing longan extract has shown promise in improving wound healing by reducing inflammation and promoting cell proliferation and collagen deposition in diabetic mice. In fish, fermented longan peel supplementation improved growth performance and immune response, indicating potential benefits for animal health. The identification of 71 DlPP2C genes, including the ABA-responsive DlPP2C1, further highlights its biological significance but does not directly translate to human applications. No major safety concerns or drug interactions have been reported thus far.

لمحة سريعة
أفضل دليل
D
تحذيرات

للمعلومات فقط. الاستخدام التقليدي لا يعني فعاليّة مثبتة. تختلف الأدلة والسلامة — راجع المصادر المذكورة.

ما يقوله العلم

  • البولي ساكراريد لونgan (LP) زاد من الاستجابة المناعية السائلة والخلوية عند الفئران عند تطبيقه مع مضاد غشائي نموذجي، مما يشير إلى إمكاناته كمضاف آمن. D PMID
  • تم تحسين شفاء الجروح في الفئران المصابة بالسكري من خلال استخدام كريم 3% WIN-1001X بطرق تطبيقية، وذلك عن طريق خفض التهاب الجرح وتعزيز نمو الخلايا وإيداع الكولاجين. D PMID
  • تم تحسين أداء النمو، نشاط الإنزيمات الهضمية، بنية الأمعاء والرد المناعي في التيلابيا النيلية بواسطة إضافة قشر اللانغون المُعَلَّب بكمية 20 جرامًا لكل كيلوغرام. D PMID
  • الدراسة اكتشفت أربع مجموعات جينية في اللونغون مع التباين المتنوع داخل المجموعات ومقطع مرشح على الكنزوموزوم 11 يظهر تواجد سحب اختياري محتمل. D PMID
  • الدراسة اكتشفت 71 جين DlPP2C في اللانغون، مع أن الجين DlPP2C1 يظهر التعبير القوي المُستجيب لـ ABA، مما يشير إلى دوره في نقل الرسائل الـABA. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is dragon's-eye?

dragon's-eye (Dimocarpus longan) 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 dragon's-eye?

5 sourced findings are recorded for dragon's-eye; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: البولي ساكراريد لونgan (LP) زاد من الاستجابة المناعية السائلة والخلوية عند الفئران عند تطبيقه مع مضاد غشائي نموذجي، مما يشير إلى إمكاناته كمضاف آمن.

How strong is the evidence for dragon's-eye?

The strongest finding for dragon's-eye carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is dragon's-eye safe? What are the side effects?

No major safety issues are recorded for dragon's-eye in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.

Does dragon's-eye interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for dragon's-eye in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

What are the common names of dragon's-eye?

dragon's-eye is also known as: лонган, longanier.

Is dragon's-eye 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

  1. T2 Effects of Fermented Longan Peel (Dimocarpus longan) on Growth Performance, Digestive Enzyme Activity, Intestinal Microstructure, Immune Response, and Gene Expression of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Raised Under Biofloc System. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Extract of Polygala tenuifolia, Angelica tenuissima, and Dimocarpus longan improve skin wound healing in streptozotocin- induced diabetic mouse. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Genome-wide SNP analysis uncovers population structure and genetic differentiation in longan (Dimocarpus longan Lour.). literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Polysaccharide Extracted from Longan (Dimocarpus longan Lour.) as Novel Adjuvant to Boost Humoral and Cellular Immune Responses. literature abstract metadata
  5. T2 Genome-Wide Analysis of PP2C Gene Family and Identification of DlPP2C1 as an ABA-Responsive Candidate Regulator During Early Somatic Embryogenesis in Longan (Dimocarpus longan Lour.). literature abstract metadata