cacao
Theobroma cacao
Theobroma cacao, commonly known as the cocoa tree, is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. Traditionally, its use has not been extensively documented in specific medical practices, though it is widely cultivated for its beans used in chocolate production. Cocoa bean shell extract has shown antioxidant and genoprotective effects at lower doses but induced neurotoxicity and redox imbalance at higher doses in fly studies, indicating a need for dose consideration. Additionally, C. theobromae rather than phytoplasma is identified as the causal agent of Cocoa Wilt Blight Disease (CWBD) in the Philippines using PCR assays. Theobromine from Theobroma cacao has diverse therapeutic and cosmetic applications, including antitussive, lipid-modulating, and skin-lightening effects. Scientific evidence for these claims is limited but promising, with some studies indicating potential benefits while highlighting the importance of dose control to avoid adverse effects. No major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded for Theobroma cacao in its traditional uses and modern applications.
- Beste Evidenz
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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 Extrakt aus der Schale von Kakao zeigte antioxidantische und genoschützende Wirkungen bei niedrigen Dosen, aber verursachte bei höheren Dosen neurotoxische Effekte und Redox-Unbalance bei Fliegen.
- In den Philippinen wird C. theobromae anstelle von Phytospermaten durch eine PCR-Analyse als Ursache des CWBD erkannt.
- Die Theobromin aus Theobroma cacao hat eine Vielzahl therapeutischer und kosmetischer Anwendungen, einschließlich entkotzernder, lipiddienergierender und Hautbleichenden Wirkungen.
- Die Studie erkannte fünf produktive und stabilisierte Kakao-Klonen für Agroforestristik in Rondônia, Brasilien, die eine mittlere Jahresharveststabilität zeigten。
- Es wurden signifikante phänotypische Unterschiede in der Photosyntheseleistung und Morphologie bei 18 Kakaoklonen unter taglichen Amazonien-Bedingungen festgestellt.
- Die Fasoline FC enthielt mehr Faser und Polyphenole, aber weniger Proteine und Antioxidanskapazität im Vergleich zu den Fasoline UC, wobei beide Arten positive Schokoladenmerkmale aufwiesen.
- Diese Studie erkannte mehrere Stämme von Trichoderma mit potentieller biokontrollierender Aktivität gegenüber Kakao-Patogenen und betonte ihre ökologische und biotechnologische Relevanz.
- Die Studie registriert Forcipomyia (Forcipomyia) pinamarensis zum ersten Mal in Kolumbien und nennt seine Anwesenheit in einem Kakao-Agroecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
What is cacao?
cacao (Theobroma cacao) 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 cacao?
8 sourced findings are recorded for cacao; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Das Extrakt aus der Schale von Kakao zeigte antioxidantische und genoschützende Wirkungen bei niedrigen Dosen, aber verursachte bei höheren Dosen neurotoxische Effekte und Redox-Unbalance bei Fliegen.
How strong is the evidence for cacao?
The strongest finding for cacao carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is cacao safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for cacao in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does cacao interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for cacao in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of cacao?
cacao is also known as: какао, cacaoyer.
Is cacao 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 Genome analysis of Ceratobasidium theobromae and its causal association with cassava witches' broom disease in the Philippines. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Cocoa Bean Shell as a Functional Food By-Product: Antioxidant Potential and Toxicological Thresholds in Drosophila melanogaster. literature abstract metadata
- T2 First record of Forcipomyia (Forcipomyia) pinamarensis Spinelli, 1983 (Diptera, Ceratopogonidae, Forcipomyiinae, Forcipomyiini) from Colombia. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Endophytic Trichoderma species associated with Theobroma cacao L.: identification and biocontrol potential against Moniliophthora roreri and Fusarium sp. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Phenotypic, physicochemical, sensory, and functional attributes of cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) from Brazilian Amazonian floodplain and upland ecosystems. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Understanding mechanistic responses underlying diurnal photoprotection and photosynthetic plasticity among cacao genotypes under natural amazonian field conditions. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Selection, genetic parameters, and multi-year stability of cacao yield under agroforestry in Rondônia, Brazil. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Exploring the therapeutic potential of theobromine: a patent review. literature abstract metadata