Ceylon ironwood
Mesua ferrea
Mesua ferrea, a plant native to Southeast Asia and parts of India, has not been traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Scientific studies have shown that Mesua ferrea populations in Bangladesh exhibit high within-population diversity with moderate regional differentiation. Research on the flowers of Mesua ferrea identified twelve structurally diverse compounds, two of which showed promising antibacterial activity. Additionally, it was found that Mesua ferrea exhibited a strong inhibitory effect against enteric pathogens among tested Thai medicinal flowers. While there is no reported safety concern or recorded drug interaction for this plant, further research is needed to fully understand its potential applications and effects.
- 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 found that Mesua ferrea populations in Bangladesh exhibit high within-population diversity with moderate differentiation among regions.
- Mesuaferroic acid H suppresses HepG2 cell proliferation by targeting transferrin to disrupt iron homeostasis.
- The study identified twelve structurally diverse compounds from Mesua ferrea flowers, with two showing promising antibacterial activity.
- The study found that increasing fuel injection pressure improved brake thermal efficiency and reduced carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon emissions in Mesua ferrea biodiesel, while NOx emissions increased with higher in-cylinder temperatures.
- Mesua ferrea exhibited the strongest inhibitory effect among the tested Thai medicinal flowers in terms of antibacterial activity against enteric bacteria.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ceylon ironwood?
Ceylon ironwood (Mesua ferrea) 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 Ceylon ironwood?
5 sourced findings are recorded for Ceylon ironwood; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The study found that Mesua ferrea populations in Bangladesh exhibit high within-population diversity with moderate differentiation among regions.
How strong is the evidence for Ceylon ironwood?
The strongest finding for Ceylon ironwood carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Ceylon ironwood safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Ceylon ironwood in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Ceylon ironwood interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Ceylon ironwood in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Ceylon ironwood?
Ceylon ironwood is also known as: Мезуя железная.
Is Ceylon ironwood 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 Mesuaferroic acid H suppresses HepG2 cell proliferation by disrupting iron homeostasis via transferrin targeting. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Thai Medicinal Flowers as Natural Antioxidants and Antibacterial Agents Against Pathogenic Enteric Bacteria: A Comparative Study of Mesua ferrea, Mammea siamensis, and Clitoria ternatea. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Unraveling the genetic diversity and population structure of Mesua ferrea L. Through RAPD and ISSR markers for effective conservation. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Sustainable biodiesel from Mesua ferrea seed oil using explainable machine learning for engine performance evaluation and emission profiling. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Structurally diverse polycyclic polyprenylated acylphloroglucinols with promising antibacterial activity from the flowers of Mesua ferrea. literature abstract metadata