American Mangrove
Rhizophora mangle
Rhizophora mangle, commonly known as red mangrove, is a plant traditionally found in coastal ecosystems of tropical and subtropical regions. While it has significant ecological roles, no traditional medicinal uses have been documented for this species across various cultures. Scientific evidence primarily highlights its role in coastal protection; hybrid designs with narrow mangrove belts were observed to reduce wave heights by 64% compared to unvegetated shorelines. Microbiome studies showed differences between the leaves and roots of R. mangle and Avicennia germinans, but no specific medicinal findings have been reported. Heat tolerance studies indicated that severe tissue damage occurred at temperatures near Tmax but not Tcrit or T50 in R. mangle, while extreme drought led to changes in soil organic matter composition. No major safety concerns or drug interactions have been recorded for Rhizophora mangle.
- 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
- Hybrid designs with narrow mangrove belts in front of seawalls were found to reduce wave heights by 64% compared to unvegetated shorelines, though they did not significantly lower storm surge levels.
- The microbiome composition differed significantly between the leaves and roots of Rhizophora mangle and Avicennia germinans.
- Extreme drought led to contrasting changes in organic matter composition, with enhanced marine inputs in lower mangrove zones and intensified local plant contributions in upper zones.
- Severe tissue damage and reductions in PSII efficiency were associated with temperatures close to Tmax but not Tcrit and T50 in Rhizophora mangle.
Frequently asked questions
What is American Mangrove?
American Mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) 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 American Mangrove?
4 sourced findings are recorded for American Mangrove; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Hybrid designs with narrow mangrove belts in front of seawalls were found to reduce wave heights by 64% compared to unvegetated shorelines, though they did not significantly lower storm surge levels.
How strong is the evidence for American Mangrove?
The strongest finding for American Mangrove carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is American Mangrove safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for American Mangrove in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does American Mangrove interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for American Mangrove in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of American Mangrove?
American Mangrove is also known as: Ризофора мангле.
Is American Mangrove 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 Extreme drought drives contrasting fates of labile and recalcitrant mangrove soil organic matter. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Modeling the effects of mangrove hybrid infrastructure for coastal flood protection. literature abstract metadata
- T2 On the relationship between Photosystem II thermotolerance and irreversible heat damage in leaves of Rhizophora mangle. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Uncovering leaf and root microbiomes of mangrove trees in French Guiana. literature abstract metadata