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Crateva nurvala

Crateva nurvala

Crateva nurvala is a plant species utilized within various traditional medicine systems. It is traditionally employed as a laxative, cholagogue, and astringent, with applications ranging from the management of urinary stones and urogenital complaints to treating fever, malaria, and muscle or joint pain. Scientific evidence suggests that stem bark extracts may exhibit antidiabetic activity in animal models and could potentially mitigate renal ischaemia/reperfusion injury by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation. There is no data regarding its efficacy for kidney stones specifically, though other remedies have been studied for this purpose. No major safety issues or notable drug interactions are currently recorded.

At a glance
Traditionally for
laxative · muscle and joint pain
Traditions
traditional
Best evidence
A
Cautions
—

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

Traditional use

  • laxative traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • muscle and joint pain traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • aperitif traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • astringent traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • cholagogue traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • cramps traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • demulcent traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • fever traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • malaria traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • urinary stones traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • urogenital complaints traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • vesicant traditional T3 DRDUKE

What the science says

  • Crateva nurvala shoot tips were successfully cryopreserved with an average survival rate of 56.6 percent after optimizing the PVS2-vitrification protocol. D PMID
  • This systematic review found that certain herbal remedies, including Nigella sativa and Alhagi maurorum, showed promise in managing kidney stones with minimal side effects. A PMID
  • Crateva nurvala stem bark petroleum ether and ethanolic extracts showed significant antidiabetic activity in alloxan-induced diabetic rats, comparable to glibenclamide. D PMID
  • Crateva nurvala extracts reduced oxidative stress and inflammation markers, mitigating renal ischaemia/reperfusion injury in rats. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Crateva nurvala?

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

What is Crateva nurvala traditionally used for?

Traditional sources record Crateva nurvala for: laxative, muscle and joint pain, aperitif, astringent, cholagogue, cramps. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.

Which traditions use Crateva nurvala?

Crateva nurvala appears in these traditions in our sources: traditional.

What does the scientific evidence say about Crateva nurvala?

4 sourced findings are recorded for Crateva nurvala; the strongest carries evidence grade A. For example: Crateva nurvala shoot tips were successfully cryopreserved with an average survival rate of 56.6 percent after optimizing the PVS2-vitrification protocol.

How strong is the evidence for Crateva nurvala?

The strongest finding for Crateva nurvala carries evidence grade A — strong evidence. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Crateva nurvala safe? What are the side effects?

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

Does Crateva nurvala interact with medications?

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

Is Crateva nurvala 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 Cryopreservation of in vitro-grown shoot tips of Crateva nurvala Buch. Ham, an important medicinal tree. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Antidiabetic activity of Crateva nurvala stem bark extracts in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Protective action of Crateva nurvala Buch. Ham extracts against renal ischaemia reperfusion injury in rats via antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. literature abstract metadata
  5. T2 A holistic guide to effective prevention and treatment for kidney stones: a systematic review exploring anti-urolithiasis approaches. literature abstract metadata