Goniothalamus laoticus
Goniothalamus laoticus
Goniothalamus laoticus is a plant traditionally not known for any specific medicinal uses. Scientific research has identified potential anti-tuberculosis activity in various species of Goniothalamus laoticus, though detailed information on its specific role within this context is limited. A new compound named laoticuzanone A was found to exhibit high cytotoxicity against KB and HeLa cells among isolated compounds from the plant's stems. Additionally, several compounds from the flowers demonstrated antiplasmodial, antimycobacterial, and cytotoxic activities. The new Annonaceae799 gene kit, which combines Angiosperms353 and previous Annonaceae genes, outperformed the original kit in terms of parsimony-informative sites but does not directly relate to medicinal uses. No major safety issues or recorded drug interactions have been identified for Goniothalamus laoticus.
- Best evidence
- A
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
What the science says
- The review identified various Goniothalamus laoticus as one of several plants with potential anti-tuberculosis activity, though its specific role was not detailed.
- A new compound named laoticuzanone A was found to have the highest cytotoxicity against KB and HeLa cells among isolated compounds from Goniothalamus laoticus stems.
- The study identified several compounds from Goniothalamus laoticus flowers with antiplasmodial, antimycobacterial, and cytotoxic activities.
- The new Annonaceae799 gene kit, combining Angiosperms353 and previous Annonaceae genes, outperformed the original kit in terms of parsimony-informative sites.
Frequently asked questions
What is Goniothalamus laoticus?
Goniothalamus laoticus (Goniothalamus laoticus) 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 Goniothalamus laoticus?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Goniothalamus laoticus; the strongest carries evidence grade A. For example: The review identified various Goniothalamus laoticus as one of several plants with potential anti-tuberculosis activity, though its specific role was not detailed.
How strong is the evidence for Goniothalamus laoticus?
The strongest finding for Goniothalamus laoticus carries evidence grade A — strong evidence. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Goniothalamus laoticus safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Goniothalamus laoticus in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Goniothalamus laoticus interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Goniothalamus laoticus in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
Is Goniothalamus laoticus 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 Bioactive styryllactones and alkaloid from flowers of Goniothalamus laoticus. literature abstract metadata
- T2 A new cytotoxic 1-azaanthraquinone from the stems of Goniothalamus laoticus. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Traditional Medicinal Plants as a Source of Antituberculosis Drugs: A System Review. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Truly the best of both worlds: Merging lineage-specific and universal probe kits to maximize phylogenomic inference. literature abstract metadata