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Bengal kino

Butea monosperma

Butea monosperma is a plant species utilized within various traditional medicinal systems. It is historically employed as a vermifuge, astringent, diuretic, and purgative, with applications ranging from treating diarrhea and dysentery to managing fever, muscle pain, and urinary stones. Preliminary scientific studies suggest that stem bark extracts may modulate pathways related to oxidative stress and cell apoptosis, while flower compounds may possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cytotoxic properties. Some compounds have also shown potential affinity for estrogen receptors in docking studies. No major safety issues or notable drug interactions have been recorded.

At a glance
Traditionally for
vermifuge · astringent
Traditions
traditional
Best evidence
D
Cautions
—

Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.

Traditional use

  • vermifuge traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • astringent traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • dhobi itch traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • diarrhea traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • diuretic traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • dysentery traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • fever traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • gravel (urinary stones) traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • herpes traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • itch traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • muscle and joint pain traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • ophthalmia traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • purgative traditional T3 DRDUKE

What the science says

  • The study found that six compounds from Butea monosperma showed comparable docking affinities to 17β-estradiol at ER α, while fifteen showed similar affinities at ER β. D PMID
  • The study suggests that Butea monosperma stem bark extract may modulate pathways involved in cell migration, oxidative stress, and epithelial cell apoptosis through interactions with key target proteins. D PMID
  • Butea monosperma flowers contain several compounds with antioxidant, anti-melanogenic, anti-inflammatory, and cytotoxic properties. D PMID
  • An efficient micropropagation protocol combined with ISSR-based genetic analysis was established for Butea monosperma, showing high clonal uniformity. D PMID
  • A sustainable protocol using Butea monosperma bark-derived carbon quantum dots synthesized from its biomass achieved efficient synthesis of benzopyran derivatives with good yields and recyclability. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Bengal kino?

Bengal kino (Butea monosperma) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.

What is Bengal kino traditionally used for?

Traditional sources record Bengal kino for: vermifuge, astringent, dhobi itch, diarrhea, diuretic, dysentery. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.

Which traditions use Bengal kino?

Bengal kino appears in these traditions in our sources: traditional.

What does the scientific evidence say about Bengal kino?

5 sourced findings are recorded for Bengal kino; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The study found that six compounds from Butea monosperma showed comparable docking affinities to 17β-estradiol at ER α, while fifteen showed similar affinities at ER β.

How strong is the evidence for Bengal kino?

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

Is Bengal kino safe? What are the side effects?

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

Does Bengal kino interact with medications?

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

What are the common names of Bengal kino?

Bengal kino is also known as: Бутея односемянная, arbre à laque.

Is Bengal kino 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.

Sources

  1. T3 Dr. Duke's Ethnobotanical Database public domain (USDA ARS — attribute Dr. Duke's)
  2. T2 Network pharmacology and molecular docking reveal multi-target mechanisms of Butea monosperma stem bark extract in ulcerative colitis. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 In silico evaluation of the estrogenic activity of flavonoids from Butea monosperma: Exploring phytoestrogenic alternatives to endogenous estrogens. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Antioxidant, anti-melanogenic, anti-inflammatory, and cytotoxic constituents of Butea monosperma (Lam.) Kuntze flowers. literature abstract metadata
  5. T2 From biomass to bioactivity: Butea monosperma bark-derived carbon quantum dots for benzopyran synthesis and their in silico studies. literature abstract metadata
  6. T2 Micropropagation and ISSR-based genetic fidelity assessment of the medicinal legume Butea monosperma (Lam.) Taub. literature abstract metadata

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