Aristolochia tagala
Aristolochia tagala
Aristolochia tagala is a plant traditionally used by Kani tribes in Thodu hills, Kerala for various ailments. Scientific evidence suggests that extracts from Aristolochia tagala and Curcuma caesia may have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties, possibly through TNF-α-mediated decrease in NF-κB binding activity. A study found that Aristolochia tagala did not cause acute nephrotoxicity or worsen LPS-induced organ injuries in rats at tested doses. No major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded for this plant.
- Beste Evidenz
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- Warnhinweise
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Nur zur Information. Traditionelle Anwendung bedeutet keine nachgewiesene Wirksamkeit. Evidenz und Sicherheit variieren — siehe die angegebenen Quellen.
Was die Wissenschaft sagt
- Die Studie zeigte, dass Aristolochia tagala in der Heilpflanzenformel Homnawakod keine akute Nephrotoxizität oder verstärkte die Organverletzungen durch LPS bei den getesteten Dosen bei Ratten verursachte.
- Die Studie zeigte, dass Extrakte aus Aristolochia tagala und Curcuma caesia antioxidantische, antiinflammatorische und antitumoralen Aktivität aufweisen, möglicherweise durch eine verringerte NF-κB-Bindungsmannigfaltigkeit infolge einer TNF-α-reduzierten Aktivität.
- Die metanolithischen Extrakte von Aristolochia tagala und Curcuma caesia zeigten potenzielle antitumoren- und antioxidantische Wirkungen bei Mäusen, die Diethylnitrosamin ausgesetzt waren.
- Aristolochia tagala wurde als eines der 35 medizinischen Pflanzenarten dokumentiert, die von den Kani-Stämmen in den Thodu-Gebirgen, Kerala, für verschiedene Erkrankungen verwendet werden.
Frequently asked questions
What is Aristolochia tagala?
Aristolochia tagala (Aristolochia tagala) 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 Aristolochia tagala?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Aristolochia tagala; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Die Studie zeigte, dass Aristolochia tagala in der Heilpflanzenformel Homnawakod keine akute Nephrotoxizität oder verstärkte die Organverletzungen durch LPS bei den getesteten Dosen bei Ratten verursachte.
How strong is the evidence for Aristolochia tagala?
The strongest finding for Aristolochia tagala carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Aristolochia tagala safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Aristolochia tagala in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Aristolochia tagala interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Aristolochia tagala in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
Is Aristolochia tagala 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.
Quellen
- T2 The safety of Homnawakod herbal formula containing Aristolochia tagala Cham. in Wistar rats. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Ethnobotanical study of Kani tribes in Thoduhills of Kerala, South India. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Inhibitory potential of methanolic extracts of Aristolochia tagala and Curcuma caesia on hepatocellular carcinoma induced by diethylnitrosamine in BALB/c mice. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Phytochemicals of Aristolochia tagala and Curcuma caesia exert anticancer effect by tumor necrosis factor-α-mediated decrease in nuclear factor kappaB binding activity. literature abstract metadata