Guarea

Guarea

Guarea is a genus of plants primarily found in tropical and subtropical regions, particularly Central and South America. While traditional uses for specific species within this genus are not well-documented, some species have shown potential biological activities. For instance, extracts from Guarea guidonia roots and Anadenanthera colubrina leaves demonstrated significant inhibitory effects on plant growth. Additionally, studies indicate that extracts from Piper nigrum, Albizia ferruginea, and Guarea cedrata exhibit varying levels of anthelmintic activity against nematodes in vitro. Spathulenol, isolated from Guarea macrophylla, displayed potent and selective in vitro anthelmintic activity against Angiostrongylus cantonensis larvae. The soil microbiome's influence on leaf heat tolerance was also observed differently under warming compared to ambient conditions for Guarea guidonia seedlings. Currently, there is no substantial evidence of major safety concerns or recorded drug interactions associated with the use of Guarea species. However, further research is necessary to fully understand their potential applications and effects.

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Warnhinweise

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 Extrakte aus den Wurzeln von Guarea guidonia und den Blättern von Anadenanthera colubrina signifikante hemmende Effekte auf das Wachstum der Zielpflanzen zeigen. D PMID
  • Die Studie zeigte, dass Extrakte aus Piper nigrum, Albizia ferruginea und Guarea cedrata verschiedene Grade von antihelminthischer Aktivität gegen Nematoden in vitro aufwiesen. D PMID
  • Spathulenol, isolated from Guarea macrophylla, showed potent in vitro anthelmintic activity against Angiostrongylus cantonensis larvae with selectivity. D PMID
  • Der Bodenmicrobiom beeinflusste die Widerstandsfähigkeit der Blätter von Guarea guidonia bei erhöhter Temperatur anders als inambientalen Bedingungen bei Jungpflanzen. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Guarea?

Guarea (Guarea) 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 Guarea?

4 sourced findings are recorded for Guarea; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Die Studie zeigte, dass Extrakte aus den Wurzeln von Guarea guidonia und den Blättern von Anadenanthera colubrina signifikante hemmende Effekte auf das Wachstum der Zielpflanzen zeigen.

How strong is the evidence for Guarea?

The strongest finding for Guarea carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Guarea safe? What are the side effects?

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

Does Guarea interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for Guarea in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

Is Guarea 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

  1. T2 Tropical Forest Soil Microbiome Modulates Leaf Heat Tolerance More Strongly Under Warming Than Ambient Conditions. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Anthelminthic Activity of Piper nigrum, Albizia ferruginea, and Guarea cedrata Against Caenorhabditis elegans and Heligmosomoides polygyrus: In Vitro and In Silico Molecular Docking Approach. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 New perspectives on the allelopathic potential of Brazilian Atlantic Forest native trees. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Spathulenol, a Sesquiterpene from Guarea macrophylla, Displays Potent and Selective Anthelmintic Activity against Angiostrongylus cantonensis. literature abstract metadata