Golden-eyed Grass
Curculigo orchioides
Curculigo orchioides is a traditional plant primarily used in Asian medicine, particularly in China and India. It has been traditionally employed for various health conditions but specific uses are not well-documented. Scientific evidence suggests that eburicoic acid from this plant can inhibit snake venom phospholipase A2 activity both in vitro and in vivo, potentially offering protection against venomous bites. Additionally, high-dose supplementation with Curculigo orchioides polysaccharides has been shown to increase body weight and feed intake in Wenchang chickens while improving intestinal health and immune function. The plant's curculigoside content may have neuroprotective properties across various central nervous system disorders; however, further clinical research is required to confirm these findings. Feeding Curculigo orchioides with l-tyrosine and l-phenylalanine can increase the curculigoside content, with tyrosine showing greater potential in this regard. No major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded for Curculigo orchioides to date.
- 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
- Das Eburinsäure von Curculigo orchioides hat die Aktivität der Phospholipasen-A2 des Schlangengifts in vitro gehemmt und das Edema und die Hämorrhage in vivo reduziert.
- High-dose Curculigo orchioides Polysaccharide supplementation significantly increased Wenchang chicken body weight and feed intake while improving intestinal health and immune function.
- Diese Studie bewertet den Potenzial von Curculigosid als mehrfach wirksames Nervenschützmittel bei verschiedenen Zentralnervensystemerkrankungen, aber es wird darauf hingewiesen, dass weitere klinische Forschung notwendig ist.
- Die äußere Versorgung mit L-Tyrosin und L-Phenylalanin erhöht die Akkumulation von Curculigosiden und den Antioxidationspotenzial in Curculigo orchioides, wobei Tyrosin eine größere Wirksamkeit zeigt.
Frequently asked questions
What is Golden-eyed Grass?
Golden-eyed Grass (Curculigo orchioides) 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 Golden-eyed Grass?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Golden-eyed Grass; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Das Eburinsäure von Curculigo orchioides hat die Aktivität der Phospholipasen-A2 des Schlangengifts in vitro gehemmt und das Edema und die Hämorrhage in vivo reduziert.
How strong is the evidence for Golden-eyed Grass?
The strongest finding for Golden-eyed Grass carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Golden-eyed Grass safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Golden-eyed Grass in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Golden-eyed Grass interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Golden-eyed Grass in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
Is Golden-eyed Grass 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 From medicinal herb to neuroprotective candidate: A review of curculigoside's potential in central nervous system disorders. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Curculigo orchioides Polysaccharide Promotes the Growth and Development of Wenchang Chickens via the PI3K/Akt/mTOR Signaling Pathway. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Eburicoic Acid from Curculigo orchioides Gaertn Attenuates the Enzymatic and Pathological Activities of Vipera russelli Phospholipase A2. literature abstract metadata
- T2 L-phenylalanine- and L-tyrosine- mediated modulation of phenylpropanoid pathway genes enhances antioxidant potential and curculigoside accumulation in Curculigo orchioides Gaertn. literature abstract metadata