Butea superba
Butea superba
Butea superba is a plant traditionally not associated with any specific medicinal use. Scientific evidence suggests that its ethanolic extract may have beneficial effects on cognitive function, particularly in aged male rats, as observed in studies where it alleviated scopolamine-induced impairment. Additionally, prunetin, found in Butea superba and other plants, has shown potential biological importance with various pharmacological activities. The plant also demonstrated significant antioxidant activity and anti-LDL oxidation effects in vitro, comparable to those of ascorbic acid. No major safety concerns or recorded drug interactions have been identified for Butea superba thus far.
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
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Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
What the science says
- Butea superba ethanolic extract showed ameliorative effects on scopolamine-induced cognitive impairment in aged male rats.
- The study found that prunetin, present in Butea superba among other plants, shows potential biological importance and various pharmacological activities.
- Butea superba was identified as one of the plant species misidentified in tested herbal samples.
- Butea superba extract showed significant antioxidant activity and anti-LDL oxidation effects in vitro, similar to ascorbic acid.
Frequently asked questions
What is Butea superba?
Butea superba (Butea superba) 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 Butea superba?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Butea superba; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Butea superba ethanolic extract showed ameliorative effects on scopolamine-induced cognitive impairment in aged male rats.
How strong is the evidence for Butea superba?
The strongest finding for Butea superba carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Butea superba safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Butea superba in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Butea superba interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Butea superba in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
Is Butea superba 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 Butea superba Roxb. Extract Ameliorates Scopolamine-Induced Cognitive and Memory Impairment in Aged Male Rats. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Development of a DNA barcode library of plants in the Thai Herbal Pharmacopoeia and Monographs for authentication of herbal products. literature abstract metadata
- T2 The Potential Therapeutic Properties of Prunetin against Human Health Complications: A Review of Medicinal Importance and Pharmacological Activities. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Free radical scavenging and anti-isolated human LDL oxidation activities of Butea superba Roxb. extract. literature abstract metadata