Euphorbia
Euphorbia
Euphorbia is a genus of plants widely distributed across various regions. Traditionally, there are no specific recorded uses for Euphorbia in any known medical traditions. Scientific evidence suggests that 3,3'-Di-O-methylellagic acid from Euphorbia humifusa Willd may have potential anti-prostate cancer properties by inhibiting cell viability and inducing apoptosis through VDAC1 up-regulation. Additionally, extracts from several Euphorbia species, such as Euphorbia esula and Eupatorium altissimum, exhibit significant larvicidal activity against sheep gastrointestinal nematode larvae, indicating possible applications in parasitic control. Citronella essential oils derived from Euphorbia showed strong inhibition of weed germination and growth, while orange essential oils had moderate effects, suggesting potential for bioherbicide use. Three novel Xenodidymella species were identified from Euphorbia kopetdaghi and Thymus transcaspicus, expanding the genus' known host range. No major safety issues or recorded drug interactions have been noted for Euphorbia in current scientific literature.
- 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 3,3'-Dimethyl-ellaginsäure, entnommen der Euphorbia humifusa Willd, unterdrückt die Prostatakrebszellenviabilität dose-abhängig und induziert Apoptose durch das Aufheben von VDAC1.
- Fünf Extrakte, darunter Euphorbia esula und Eupatorium altissimum, zeigten eine signifikante Larvicidalität gegen Schafstomachnematodenlarven.
- Essenzialöle von Citronnelle zeigten eine starke Inhibition der Keimung und Wachstum von Unkräutern an, während Essenzialöle von Orange nur geringe Effekte hatten, was darauf hindeutet, dass beide in Bioherbizidstrategien eingesetzt werden könnten.
- Drei neue Arten von Xenodidymella wurden bei Euphorbia kopetdaghi und Thymus transcaspicus identifiziert, erweitern den bekannten Wirtsspektrum des Gattungsnamens.
- Die SNEDDS-Formulation von EK-16A hat die Stabilität und Bioverfügbarkeit bei Kaninchen erheblich erhöht und das PI3K-AKT-Signalwege-Regelung in SHIV-infizierten Rhesusaffen reduziert.
- Vier Verbindungen wurden als potentiell aktiv gegen NSCLC identifiziert, wobei Fraxetin das am stärksten inhibierende Effekt zeigte.
- Dreißig eine Pflanzenfamilien, einschließlich Euphorbia balsamifera, haben antifungale und insectizidische Eigenschaften bei Maisschäden und Pilzkrankheiten in Laborbedingungen gezeigt.
Frequently asked questions
What is Euphorbia?
Euphorbia (Euphorbia) 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 Euphorbia?
7 sourced findings are recorded for Euphorbia; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Das 3,3'-Dimethyl-ellaginsäure, entnommen der Euphorbia humifusa Willd, unterdrückt die Prostatakrebszellenviabilität dose-abhängig und induziert Apoptose durch das Aufheben von VDAC1.
How strong is the evidence for Euphorbia?
The strongest finding for Euphorbia carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Euphorbia safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Euphorbia in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Euphorbia interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Euphorbia in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Euphorbia?
Euphorbia is also known as: молочай, Euphorbe.
Is Euphorbia 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 Medicinal Plants as Biopesticides Against Pests and Diseases of Maize (Zea mays L.) in Africa: Ethnobotanical Insights and Challenges. literature abstract metadata
- T2 3,3'-Di-O-methylellagic Acid Isolated from Euphorbia humifusa Willd Suppresses Prostate Cancer Cell Viability via Regulating VDAC1 Protein Expression. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Larvicidal activity of antiparasitic plant extracts against ovine gastrointestinal nematodes: an in vitro study. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Identification of anti-NSCLC bioactive compounds from Euphorbia helioscopia L. through integrated pharmacological classification and metabolomics analysis. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Preparation, Oral SNEDDS Formulation, and In Vivo Evaluation of the HIV-1 Latency-Reversing Agent EK-16A. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Endophytic Xenodidymella from Iranian medicinal plants: description of three novel species and a new host record. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Essential oils as bioherbicides: effects of orange and citronella oils on weed germination and early growth. literature abstract metadata