Styphnolobium
Styphnolobium
Styphnolobium, specifically Styphnolobium japonicum, is a traditional Chinese medicinal plant. It has not been extensively used in traditional medicine practices according to available records. Scientific studies have identified 1,559 metabolites in the flower buds of this plant from different production areas and noted stage-specific accumulation of flavonoids through coordinated gene expression. The plant also plays a role in facilitating invasive plant growth by transferring nutrients and promoting microbial pathways. While there is no significant safety concern or recorded drug interactions for Styphnolobium, further research is needed to fully understand its potential applications and impacts.
- 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
- A widely targeted metabolomics study identified 1,559 metabolites in Styphnolobium japonicum flower buds from different production areas.
- Styphnolobium japonicum flowers show stage-specific accumulation of flavonoids through coordinated gene expression and metabolite production.
- The study found that Styphnolobium japonicum was one of the preferred host plants for Drosicha corpulenta, with high nymph emergence.
- Native nitrogen-fixing legumes like Styphnolobium japonicum can facilitate invasive plant growth through both nutrient transfer and microbial pathways.
- The Japanese pearl tree (Styphnolobium japonicum) contains bioactive compounds with potential antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective effects, but clinical translation remains limited.
Frequently asked questions
What is Styphnolobium?
Styphnolobium (Styphnolobium) 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 Styphnolobium?
5 sourced findings are recorded for Styphnolobium; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: A widely targeted metabolomics study identified 1,559 metabolites in Styphnolobium japonicum flower buds from different production areas.
How strong is the evidence for Styphnolobium?
The strongest finding for Styphnolobium carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Styphnolobium safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Styphnolobium in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Styphnolobium interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Styphnolobium in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Styphnolobium?
Styphnolobium is also known as: Стифнолобиум.
Is Styphnolobium 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 Widely targeted metabolomics study of flower buds of Styphnolobium japonicum from different producing areas. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Drosicha corpulenta (Hemiptera: Monophlebidae) in an Arid New City: Phenology, Host Suitability, and Spatial Distribution of Overwintering Eggs. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Japanese Pearl Tree (Styphnolobium japonicum): An Exploration of Its Health Benefits. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Turncoat? Native Nitrogen-Fixing Legumes Facilitate Plant Invasion via Soil Microbes and Nitrogen Transfer. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Integrated Transcriptomic and Metabolomic Profiling Reveals Developmental Reprogramming of Flavonoid Biosynthesis in Styphnolobium japonicum Flowers. literature abstract metadata