Pimenta pseudocaryophyllus
Pimenta pseudocaryophyllus
Pimenta pseudocaryophyllus, commonly known as false allspice or Pimenta, is a plant native to tropical regions of Central and South America. Traditionally, its use has not been extensively recorded in any specific medical traditions. Scientifically, the compound chavibetol was isolated from Pimenta pseudocaryphyllus leaves with high purity (98.7%) and significant mass recovery (94.6%), indicating potential for further study. Research suggests that extracts of this plant may inhibit inflammatory pain in mice by targeting neutrophil recruitment, oxidative stress, and cytokine production. Additionally, the essential oil from Pimenta pseudocaryphyllus showed selective antibacterial activity against Enterococcus faecalis but not Lactobacillus rhamnosus. In another study, combining thymol-rich Lippia sidoides essential oil with carboxymethylcellulose coating reduced Rhizopus stolonifer infection in strawberries both preventively and curatively. No major safety issues or recorded drug interactions have been identified for Pimenta pseudocaryphyllus 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
- Die Studie zeigte an, dass die Behandlung von Erdbeeren mit einem Thymolreichen Olivenöl aus L. sidoides kombiniert mit CMC die Schwere der Rhizopus stolonifer Infektion reduzierte.
- Das Essigöl von Pimenta pseudocaryophyllus zeigte eine größere bakterielle Aktivität gegenüber Enterococcus faecalis als Lactobacillus rhamnosus, mit einem zusätzlichen Effekt in Kombination mit Eucalyptus globulus.
- Chavibetol was isolated with high purity (98.7%) and a mass recovery of 94.6% from Pimenta pseudocaryophyllus leaves using HPLC.
- Das Extrakt von Pimenta pseudocaryophyllus hat entzündungsmäßige Schmerzmodelle bei Mäusen durch die Ziele der Neutrophilien-Zurückholung, Oxidativer Stress und Cytokine-Produktion blockiert.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pimenta pseudocaryophyllus?
Pimenta pseudocaryophyllus (Pimenta pseudocaryophyllus) 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 Pimenta pseudocaryophyllus?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Pimenta pseudocaryophyllus; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Die Studie zeigte an, dass die Behandlung von Erdbeeren mit einem Thymolreichen Olivenöl aus L. sidoides kombiniert mit CMC die Schwere der Rhizopus stolonifer Infektion reduzierte.
How strong is the evidence for Pimenta pseudocaryophyllus?
The strongest finding for Pimenta pseudocaryophyllus carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Pimenta pseudocaryophyllus safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Pimenta pseudocaryophyllus in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Pimenta pseudocaryophyllus interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Pimenta pseudocaryophyllus in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
Is Pimenta pseudocaryophyllus 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 Evaluation of the selective antibacterial activity of Eucalyptus globulus and Pimenta pseudocaryophyllus essential oils individually and in combination on Enterococcus faecalis and Lactobacillus rhamnosus. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Isolation of Chavibetol and Methyleugenol from Essential Oil of Pimenta pseudocaryophyllus by High Performance Liquid Chromatography. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Control of Rhizopus stolonifer in strawberries by the combination of essential oil with carboxymethylcellulose. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Pimenta pseudocaryophyllus (Gomes) Landrum extract inhibits inflammatory pain in mice: targeting neutrophil recruitment, oxidative stress, and cytokine production. literature abstract metadata