Bird's Brandy
Lantana camara
Lantana camara is a widespread shrub utilized across various traditional medicine systems. It has been historically applied to address conditions such as fever, rheumatism, skin complaints, cough, dysentery, and wounds, often serving as an expectorant or antibiotic. Scientific evidence regarding its medicinal properties remains limited, though some in vitro studies have observed effects against HepG 2 cells. Other research focuses on its ecological spread and its potential use in biochar for dye removal. No major safety issues or notable drug interactions have been recorded in the available data.
- Traditionally for
- fever · rheumatism
- Traditions
- TCM · traditional · Unani
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
Traditional use
- fever
- rheumatism
- skin complaints
- cold
- diaphoretic
- itch
- pectoral
- spasms
- wounds
- antibiotic
- bleeding
- chest cold
- cough
- dysentery
- expectorant
What the science says
- Invasive Lantana camara in Australia consists of multiple distinct genetic lineages and occasional hybrids, challenging current taxonomy.
- Lantana camara derived biochar showed effective removal of Acid Black 172 dye from aqueous solutions with high stability.
- The study found that Lantana camara exhibited a significant in-vitro effect against HepG 2 cells with an IC50 value of 34.5 µg/mL.
- Lantana camara was frequently associated with resting burrows of Indian pangolins in the surveyed habitat.
- The study found that both human activities and climate influence L. camara's spread, with human activities enhancing dispersal and climatic factors filtering colonization.
Frequently asked questions
What is Bird's Brandy?
Bird's Brandy (Lantana camara) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What is Bird's Brandy traditionally used for?
Traditional sources record Bird's Brandy for: fever, rheumatism, skin complaints, cold, diaphoretic, itch. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.
Which traditions use Bird's Brandy?
Bird's Brandy appears in these traditions in our sources: TCM, traditional, Unani.
What does the scientific evidence say about Bird's Brandy?
5 sourced findings are recorded for Bird's Brandy; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Invasive Lantana camara in Australia consists of multiple distinct genetic lineages and occasional hybrids, challenging current taxonomy.
How strong is the evidence for Bird's Brandy?
The strongest finding for Bird's Brandy carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Bird's Brandy safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Bird's Brandy in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Bird's Brandy interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Bird's Brandy in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Bird's Brandy?
Bird's Brandy is also known as: Лантана сводчатая.
Is Bird's Brandy 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
- T3 Dr. Duke's Ethnobotanical Database public domain (USDA ARS — attribute Dr. Duke's)
- T2 Spatial Distribution, Abundance, and Threats to the Indian Pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) in Buner District, Lesser Himalayas. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Integrating morphological and phytochemical studies on some selected taxa of Lamiaceae Lindl. and Verbenaceae Juss. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Human Activities and Climate Separately Influence the Global Dispersal and Colonization Potential of Lantana camara L. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Tangled Evolutionary History: Genetically Divergent Taxa and Hybrids Characterise Lantana Invasions in Australia. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Sustainable removal of Acid Black 172 from wastewater using Lantana camara derived biochar insights from adsorption and statistical physics modeling. literature abstract metadata