Salacia verrucosa
Salacia verrucosa
Salacia verrucosa is a plant species utilized within various traditional medicinal practices. It is traditionally applied to address blood and lymphatic disorders, kidney dysfunction, back and waist pain, muscle aches, and tendon relaxation, as well as for its laxative properties. Scientific literature has documented the use of numerous plant species by the Karen people in Thailand for musculoskeletal disorders and has identified potential active compounds in related flora. Regarding safety, no major issues have been recorded, and there are currently no documented drug interactions. This information is for educational purposes only.
- Traditionally for
- blood nourishment · blood and lymphatic disorders
- Traditions
- Thai traditional
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
Traditional use
- blood nourishment
- blood and lymphatic disorders
- kidney dysfunction
- back and waist pain
- muscle aches
- tendon relaxation
- laxative
What the science says
- The study revised the structures of nine triterpenoids using NMR calculations and DFT, resolving ambiguities in their chemical shift assignments.
- This study documented the use of 175 species by Karen people in Thailand for treating musculoskeletal disorders.
- The study identified 172 potential active compounds from 5 plant species for treating musculoskeletal disorders.
Frequently asked questions
What is Salacia verrucosa?
Salacia verrucosa (Salacia verrucosa) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What is Salacia verrucosa traditionally used for?
Traditional sources record Salacia verrucosa for: blood nourishment, blood and lymphatic disorders, kidney dysfunction, back and waist pain, muscle aches, tendon relaxation. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.
Which traditions use Salacia verrucosa?
Salacia verrucosa appears in these traditions in our sources: Thai traditional.
What does the scientific evidence say about Salacia verrucosa?
3 sourced findings are recorded for Salacia verrucosa; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The study revised the structures of nine triterpenoids using NMR calculations and DFT, resolving ambiguities in their chemical shift assignments.
How strong is the evidence for Salacia verrucosa?
The strongest finding for Salacia verrucosa carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Salacia verrucosa safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Salacia verrucosa in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Salacia verrucosa interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Salacia verrucosa in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
Is Salacia verrucosa 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 Medicinal Plants for Treating Musculoskeletal Disorders among Karen in Thailand. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Synergistic Combination of NAPROC-13 and NMR 13C DFT Calculations: A Powerful Approach for Revising the Structure of Natural Products. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Ethnobotany and phytochemistry of plants used to treat musculoskeletal disorders among Skaw Karen, Thailand. literature abstract metadata
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