Spiny Lasia
Lasia spinosa
Lasia spinosa, commonly known as the rattan palm, is a plant traditionally used by various ethnic groups in Southeast Asia. The Dai people of Lujiangba area include it among their 177 wild edible plants. Scientific studies have shown that dietary supplementation with polyphenol extracts from Lasia spinosa can improve semen quality and testicular function in roosters without affecting body weight, suggesting potential benefits for male reproductive health. Additionally, feeding 30 g/cow/day of L. spinosa has been associated with an increase in medium follicles and good-quality oocytes in beef cattle, indicating possible fertility-enhancing effects. While no major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded, the scientific evidence is currently limited to animal studies, so further research is needed to confirm these findings in humans.
- 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
- Dietary supplementation with 1,000 mg/kg of Lasia spinosa polyphenol extracts improved semen quality and testicular function in roosters without affecting body weight.
- The study documented 177 wild edible plants among the Dai people in Lujiangba area, including Lasia spinosa.
- Lasia spinosa supplementation improved semen quality parameters and sperm cryosurvival in subfertile beef bulls, with associated transcriptomic changes.
- Feeding 30 g/cow/day of L. spinosa Thw. resulted in more medium follicles and good-quality oocytes compared to the control group.
Frequently asked questions
What is Spiny Lasia?
Spiny Lasia (Lasia spinosa) 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 Spiny Lasia?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Spiny Lasia; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Dietary supplementation with 1,000 mg/kg of Lasia spinosa polyphenol extracts improved semen quality and testicular function in roosters without affecting body weight.
How strong is the evidence for Spiny Lasia?
The strongest finding for Spiny Lasia carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Spiny Lasia safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Spiny Lasia in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Spiny Lasia interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Spiny Lasia in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
Is Spiny Lasia 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 Effect of Lasia spinosa Thwaites (L. spinosa Thw.) supplementation in animal feed on ovarian function before ovum pick-up in crossbred Brahman cattle. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Lasia spinosa supplementation improves semen quality and sperm cryosurvival in subfertile beef bulls: An exploratory testicular transcriptomic analysis. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Traditional ecological knowledge of wild edible plants in the Dai communities of Lujiangba area, western Yunnan, China. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Effects of dietary supplementation with polyphenolic extracts from Lasia spinosa Thw. roots on reproductive performance in Guangxi Ma Roosters. literature abstract metadata