Chinese Desmos
Desmos chinensis
Desmos chinensis is a plant traditionally not used for medicinal purposes. Scientific research has explored its genetic structure, revealing variations in plastome size and gene number among 28 Annonaceae species, including Desmos chinensis. Two compounds from the leaves of this plant demonstrated antifungal and antibacterial activities, with grandiuvarone B showing stronger antifungal properties. Additionally, methanolic extracts and ethyl acetate fractions from its leaves exhibited significant analgesic, anti-pyretic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-arthritic effects. Essential oils derived from Desmos chinensis var. lawii, Cyperus conglomeratus, and Cyathocalyx zeylanicus also showed moderate antibacterial and antifungal activity. No major safety concerns or known drug interactions have been recorded for this plant.
- 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 analyzed the structure and repetitive sequences of plastomes from 28 Annonaceae species, including Desmos chinensis, revealing variations in size and gene number.
- Two compounds from Desmos chinensis leaves showed antifungal and antibacterial activities, with grandiuvarone B exhibiting stronger antifungal properties.
- The study found that the methanolic extract and ethyl acetate fraction of Desmos chinensis leaves showed significant analgesic, anti-pyretic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-arthritic activities.
- The essential oils from Desmos chinensis var. lawii, Cyperus conglomeratus, and Cyathocalyx zeylanicus showed moderate antibacterial and antifungal activity.
Frequently asked questions
What is Chinese Desmos?
Chinese Desmos (Desmos chinensis) 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 Chinese Desmos?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Chinese Desmos; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The study analyzed the structure and repetitive sequences of plastomes from 28 Annonaceae species, including Desmos chinensis, revealing variations in size and gene number.
How strong is the evidence for Chinese Desmos?
The strongest finding for Chinese Desmos carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Chinese Desmos safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Chinese Desmos in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Chinese Desmos interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Chinese Desmos in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
Is Chinese Desmos 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 The composition and antimicrobial activities of Cyperus conglomeratus, Desmos chinensis var. lawii and Cyathocalyx zeylanicus essential oils. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Purification and characterization of two grandiuvarones from Desmos chinensis leaves and their antimicrobial activities. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Comparative analysis of plastid genomes reveals rearrangements, repetitive sequence features, and phylogeny in the Annonaceae. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Exploring the Anti-Nociceptive, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Pyretic, and Anti-Arthritic Activity of Methanolic Extract of Desmos chinensis and Its Different Solvent Fractions: In Vivo, In Vitro, and In Silico Intervention. literature abstract metadata