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Vegetable hummingbird

Sesbania grandiflora

Sesbania grandiflora is a leguminous plant utilized across various traditional medicinal practices. It is traditionally employed to address conditions such as fever, glossitis, stomatitis, diarrhea, dysentery, edema, and various eye complaints. Scientific evidence regarding its therapeutic efficacy in humans remains limited. Some studies suggest its phytochemicals may act as multi-target regulators against Klebsiella pneumoniae, and saponin extracts have shown potential in reducing methane production, though optimal levels are not yet determined. No major safety issues or notable drug interactions have been recorded in the available data.

At a glance
Traditionally for
fever · aperient
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

  • fever traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • aperient traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • diuretic traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • bruises traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • dysentery traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • emetic traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • laxative traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • stomatitis traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • catarrh traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • diarrhea traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • edema traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • enterosis traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • eye complaints traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • gastrosis traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • glossitis traditional T3 DRDUKE

What the science says

  • Sesbania grandiflora leaf extract was used to synthesize hematite nanoparticles that efficiently reduced aromatic nitro compounds. D PMID
  • This study suggests that phytochemicals from Sesbania grandiflora may interact with multiple targets relevant to Klebsiella pneumoniae, indicating potential as multi-target regulators. D PMID
  • Sesbania grandiflora had minimal impact on aspartic acid, glutamic acid, and lysine accumulation in sandalwood roots under water deficit stress. D PMID
  • Sesbania grandiflora saponin extracts showed potential in reducing methane production but optimal levels need further determination. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Vegetable hummingbird?

Vegetable hummingbird (Sesbania grandiflora) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.

What is Vegetable hummingbird traditionally used for?

Traditional sources record Vegetable hummingbird for: fever, aperient, diuretic, bruises, dysentery, emetic. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.

Which traditions use Vegetable hummingbird?

Vegetable hummingbird appears in these traditions in our sources: traditional.

What does the scientific evidence say about Vegetable hummingbird?

4 sourced findings are recorded for Vegetable hummingbird; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Sesbania grandiflora leaf extract was used to synthesize hematite nanoparticles that efficiently reduced aromatic nitro compounds.

How strong is the evidence for Vegetable hummingbird?

The strongest finding for Vegetable hummingbird carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Vegetable hummingbird safe? What are the side effects?

No major safety issues are recorded for Vegetable hummingbird in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.

Does Vegetable hummingbird interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for Vegetable hummingbird in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

What are the common names of Vegetable hummingbird?

Vegetable hummingbird is also known as: Сесбания крупноцветковая.

Is Vegetable hummingbird 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

  1. T3 Dr. Duke's Ethnobotanical Database public domain (USDA ARS — attribute Dr. Duke's)
  2. T2 Computational identification of multi-target natural compounds from Sesbania grandiflora as potential therapeutic agents against Klebsiella pneumoniae. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Sustainable green-synthesized hematite nanocatalysts and their efficient reduction of aromatic nitro pollutants. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Influence of saponin extracts on enteric methane emission and rumen fermentation: a meta-analysis of in vitro experiments. literature abstract metadata
  5. T2 Host-dependent variation in free amino acid profiles and physiological responses enhancing drought tolerance in Santalum album. literature abstract metadata