Pistacia integerrima
Pistacia integerrima
Pistacia integerrima is a traditional plant used in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean herbal medicine. It is traditionally employed to treat coughs, asthma, and fever. Scientific evidence suggests that Pistacia integerrima contains bioactive compounds with anti-inflammatory and bronchodilatory properties, indicating potential as an adjunct therapy for asthma. Six flavonoids from the plant showed varying degrees of xanthine oxidase inhibitory activity, with one compound being particularly potent. Additionally, pistagremic acid demonstrated significant in vitro acaricidal activity against Rhipicephalus microplus and Sarcoptes scabiei, as well as moderate inhibition of acetylcholinesterase and potent inhibition of MAO-B. No major safety issues or recorded drug interactions have been noted for Pistacia integerrima to date.
- Traditionally for
- cough · asthma
- Traditions
- traditional
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
Traditional use
- cough
- asthma
- fever
What the science says
- Pistacia integerrima exhibits multiple bioactive compounds with anti-inflammatory and bronchodilatory properties, showing potential as an adjunct therapy for asthma.
- Six flavonoids from Pistacia integerrima showed variable xanthine oxidase inhibitory potential, with compound 6 being the most potent.
- The study found that pistagremic acid showed significant in vitro acaricidal activity against Rhipicephalus microplus and Sarcoptes scabiei.
- Pistagremic acid from Pistacia integerrima showed moderate inhibition of acetylcholinesterase and potent inhibition of MAO-B in vitro, suggesting potential multi-target therapeutic effects.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pistacia integerrima?
Pistacia integerrima (Pistacia integerrima) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What is Pistacia integerrima traditionally used for?
Traditional sources record Pistacia integerrima for: cough, asthma, fever. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.
Which traditions use Pistacia integerrima?
Pistacia integerrima appears in these traditions in our sources: traditional.
What does the scientific evidence say about Pistacia integerrima?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Pistacia integerrima; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Pistacia integerrima exhibits multiple bioactive compounds with anti-inflammatory and bronchodilatory properties, showing potential as an adjunct therapy for asthma.
How strong is the evidence for Pistacia integerrima?
The strongest finding for Pistacia integerrima carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Pistacia integerrima safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Pistacia integerrima in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Pistacia integerrima interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Pistacia integerrima in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
Is Pistacia integerrima 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 In silico investigation and experimental validation of pistagremic acid isolated from Pistacia integerrima against Rhipicephalus microplus and Sarcoptes scabiei. literature abstract metadata
- T2 A multi-faceted pharmacology of Pistacia Integerrima mitigating asthma: a review on ethnopharmacology, phytochemicals, mechanisms, and formulations. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Pistagremic acid from Pistacia integerrima as a natural multi-target candidate tackling crucial enzymes involved in Alzheimer's disease. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Xanthine oxidase inhibitory potential of flavonoids from Pistacia integerrima: insights from molecular docking, MD simulations, SwissADME ADMET analysis and StopTox toxicity profile evaluation. literature abstract metadata
- T3 Pistacia integerrima CC BY-SA 4.0