Ceylone Rose
Nerium oleander
Nerium oleander is a flowering shrub with a presence in various Mediterranean traditions. Historically, it has been applied to skin complaints such as psoriasis, warts, and eruptions, as well as for heart complaints, parasites, and as a diuretic or emetic. Scientific evidence is limited; while in vitro studies suggest combined extracts may possess antiviral activity against respiratory syncytial virus, and computational models indicate potential for inhibiting atherosclerosis, these findings are not clinically established. The plant also exhibits allelopathic activity against weeds. No major safety issues or notable drug interactions are currently recorded in the provided data.
- Traditionally for
- cardiotonic · diuretic
- Traditions
- Unani · traditional · Western phytotherapy
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
Traditional use
- cardiotonic
- diuretic
- raticide
- skin complaints
- heart complaints
- parasites
- warts
- aposteme
- atheroma
- corns
- emetic
- epithelioma
- eruption
- psoriasis
- purgative
What the science says
- Nerium oleander exhibited strong allelopathic activity against weeds at high extract concentrations but showed lesser impact on crop species.
- The study presents an ethnobotanical analysis of 180 vernacular names for Nerium oleander in 23 Mediterranean languages, categorizing them based on various characteristics and historical contexts.
- The study found that combined extracts from Boswellia sacra and Nerium oleander showed antiviral activity against respiratory syncytial virus and other viruses in vitro.
- Network pharmacology and machine learning identified several compounds from Nerium oleander and other herbs that may inhibit atherosclerosis by modulating key pathways.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ceylone Rose?
Ceylone Rose (Nerium oleander) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What is Ceylone Rose traditionally used for?
Traditional sources record Ceylone Rose for: cardiotonic, diuretic, raticide, skin complaints, heart complaints, parasites. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.
Which traditions use Ceylone Rose?
Ceylone Rose appears in these traditions in our sources: Unani, traditional, Western phytotherapy.
What does the scientific evidence say about Ceylone Rose?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Ceylone Rose; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Nerium oleander exhibited strong allelopathic activity against weeds at high extract concentrations but showed lesser impact on crop species.
How strong is the evidence for Ceylone Rose?
The strongest finding for Ceylone Rose carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Ceylone Rose safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Ceylone Rose in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Ceylone Rose interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Ceylone Rose in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Ceylone Rose?
Ceylone Rose is also known as: Олеандр, Laurier rose.
Is Ceylone Rose 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 Nerium oleander L., a circum-Mediterranean study of the etymological, ecological, historical, mythological, and ethnobotanical roots of its vernacular names. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Network pharmacology and machine learning reveal multi-target mechanisms of poly herbal formulation against atherosclerosis. literature abstract metadata
- T2 New Insights into the Combined Antiviral Effect of Extracts from Nerium oleander and Boswellia sacra Against Respiratory Syncytial Virus: A Preliminary Report. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Allelopathic effects of four spontaneous plants from arid regions on the germination and growth of selected weeds and crops. literature abstract metadata