Spurge
Homalanthus populneus
Homalanthus populneus is a plant native to Southeast Asia, particularly found in tropical forests. Traditional uses of this plant are not well-documented; however, it belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family, which includes several plants used in various traditional medicine practices. Scientific evidence on Homalanthus populneus is limited, but studies have noted that 27% of 48 Euphorbiaceae species tested exhibited tumour-promoter activity, suggesting potential areas for further investigation. The Agusan Manobo tribe has documented the use of 122 medicinal plant species, with strong consensus on their applications, though no specific traditional uses are recorded for Homalanthus populneus. Safety findings indicate that there are no major issues reported, and similarly, no significant drug interactions have been recorded.
- 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 highlights that 156 unstudied plant species from Sabah have potential for further investigation into their phytochemical and pharmacological properties.
- Twenty-seven percent of 48 Euphorbiaceae species tested showed tumour-promoter activity.
- This study documented the traditional use of 122 medicinal plant species by the Agusan Manobo tribe, with strong consensus on their uses.
- The study identified 92 types of weathered wood substrates supporting Schizophyllum commune growth, with varying mineral and phytochemical compositions.
Frequently asked questions
What is Spurge?
Spurge (Homalanthus populneus) 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 Spurge?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Spurge; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The study highlights that 156 unstudied plant species from Sabah have potential for further investigation into their phytochemical and pharmacological properties.
How strong is the evidence for Spurge?
The strongest finding for Spurge carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Spurge safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Spurge in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Spurge interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Spurge in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
Is Spurge 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 Quantitative ethnopharmacological documentation and molecular confirmation of medicinal plants used by the Manobo tribe of Agusan del Sur, Philippines. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Diversity of substrate type, ethnomycology, mineral composition, proximate, and phytochemical compounds of the Schizopyllum commune Fr. in the area along Palu-Koro Fault, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Medicinal plants of Sabah (North Borneo): lest we forget. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Tumour promoter activity in Malaysian Euphorbiaceae. literature abstract metadata