Congoroot
Petiveria alliacea
Petiveria alliacea, commonly known as garlic weed or stinkwort, is a plant traditionally found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and South America. While its use in traditional medicine has not been extensively documented, it has shown promise in various scientific studies. Research indicates that dietary leaf meal from Petiveria alliacea improved growth performance and redox balance in rabbits under hot-humid conditions. Additionally, the aqueous extract of the plant demonstrated varying levels of toxicity against Varroa destructor mites and honey bees, with ingestion posing a greater risk. The methanolic extract showed potential as an adjuvant for CAR-T cell therapy and inhibited amyloid-β aggregation in SH-SY5Y cells, suggesting possible neuroprotective effects. No major safety concerns or known drug interactions have been reported to date.
- 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 Petiveria alliacea leaf meal improved growth performance and redox balance in rabbits under hot-humid conditions.
- The aqueous extract of Petiveria alliacea showed varying toxicity levels against Varroa destructor and honey bees, with ingestion posing the greatest risk.
- The review suggests that certain phytomedicines, including Petiveria alliacea, show potential as adjuvants for CAR-T cell therapy, but further research is needed.
- P. alliacea methanolic extract inhibited amyloid-β aggregation and enhanced cell viability in SH-SY5Y cells.
Frequently asked questions
What is Congoroot?
Congoroot (Petiveria alliacea) 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 Congoroot?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Congoroot; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Dietary Petiveria alliacea leaf meal improved growth performance and redox balance in rabbits under hot-humid conditions.
How strong is the evidence for Congoroot?
The strongest finding for Congoroot carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Congoroot safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Congoroot in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Congoroot interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Congoroot in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
Is Congoroot 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 The potential of phytomedicines to optimize CAR-T cell therapy in cancer. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Petiveria alliacea L. methanolic extract inhibits amyloid-β aggregation and enhances cell viability in SH-SY5Y cells: in vitro and in silico evidence. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Control of Varroa destructor in honey bees (Apis mellifera) with the aqueous extract of Petiveria alliacea and identification of its constituents by LC-MS. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Dietary Guinea hen weed (Petiveria alliacea) leaf meal improves growth performance, redox balance and inflammatory indices in rabbits raised under hot-humid tropical conditions. literature abstract metadata