Bengal kino
Butea monosperma
Butea monosperma is a tree native to India and Southeast Asia. Traditionally, its use has not been well-documented in any specific medical or folk practices. Scientific evidence suggests that compounds from Butea monosperma stem bark may interact with estrogen receptors (ER α and ER β), potentially influencing pathways related to cell migration, oxidative stress, and epithelial cell apoptosis. Additionally, the flowers of this plant contain compounds with antioxidant, anti-melanogenic, anti-inflammatory, and cytotoxic properties. While no major safety issues or drug interactions have been reported, these findings are preliminary and further research is needed to confirm their clinical relevance.
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
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.
- 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.
- Butea monosperma flowers contain several compounds with antioxidant, anti-melanogenic, anti-inflammatory, and cytotoxic properties.
- An efficient micropropagation protocol combined with ISSR-based genetic analysis was established for Butea monosperma, showing high clonal uniformity.
- 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.
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 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
- T2 Network pharmacology and molecular docking reveal multi-target mechanisms of Butea monosperma stem bark extract in ulcerative colitis. literature abstract metadata
- T2 In silico evaluation of the estrogenic activity of flavonoids from Butea monosperma: Exploring phytoestrogenic alternatives to endogenous estrogens. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Antioxidant, anti-melanogenic, anti-inflammatory, and cytotoxic constituents of Butea monosperma (Lam.) Kuntze flowers. literature abstract metadata
- T2 From biomass to bioactivity: Butea monosperma bark-derived carbon quantum dots for benzopyran synthesis and their in silico studies. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Micropropagation and ISSR-based genetic fidelity assessment of the medicinal legume Butea monosperma (Lam.) Taub. literature abstract metadata