Ginger Thomas
Tecoma stans
Tecoma stans, commonly known as yellow bells or trumpet bush, is a plant traditionally used in various cultural practices across Central and South America. While its specific traditional uses are not well-documented, it has been employed for general health purposes in some communities. Scientific studies have shown that extracts from Tecoma stans exhibit anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties by reducing cytokines and oxidative stress markers without causing cell toxicity. Additionally, the hexane and dichloromethane fractions from its flowers demonstrated larvicide potential against Culex quinquesfasciatus mosquitoes with varying levels of toxicity to Artemia salina. In vitro research also indicated cytotoxic, antiproliferative, and antimetastatic effects on MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells. Dietary inclusion of about 4% yellow bells flower improved gut functionality, fillet quality, blood parameters, and whole-body composition in Nile tilapia without significantly affecting growth. No major safety issues or recorded drug interactions have been identified to date.
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
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Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
What the science says
- Tecoma stans extract showed anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects by reducing cytokines and oxidative stress markers without cytotoxicity.
- The hexane and dichloromethane fractions from Tecoma stans flowers showed larvicide potential against Culex quinquesfasciatus with varying toxicity to Artemia salina.
- Tecoma stans extracts showed cytotoxic, antiproliferative, and antimetastatic effects on MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells.
- Dietary inclusion of about 4% yellow bells flower improved gut functionality, fillet quality, blood parameters, and whole-body composition in Nile tilapia without affecting growth significantly.
- This study confirmed the presence and quantified verbascoside and isoverbascoside in Tecoma stans in vitro cultures using NMR.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ginger Thomas?
Ginger Thomas (Tecoma stans) 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 Ginger Thomas?
5 sourced findings are recorded for Ginger Thomas; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Tecoma stans extract showed anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects by reducing cytokines and oxidative stress markers without cytotoxicity.
How strong is the evidence for Ginger Thomas?
The strongest finding for Ginger Thomas carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Ginger Thomas safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Ginger Thomas in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Ginger Thomas interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Ginger Thomas in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Ginger Thomas?
Ginger Thomas is also known as: Текома прямостоячая, Bois pissenlit.
Is Ginger Thomas 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 NMR and Chemometric Analysis of Verbascoside and Isoverbascoside Produced in Tecoma stans In Vitro Cultures. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Assessment of cytotoxic, anti-proliferative, anti-metastatic, and morphometric effects of Tecoma stans extracts against MDA-MB-231 human breast cancer cell line. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Larvicide potential and toxicity of extract and fractions from flowers of Tecoma stans (Bignoniaceae). literature abstract metadata
- T2 Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antinociceptive properties of methanolic flower extracts of Tecoma stans: a promising natural therapeutic agent. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Dietary Yellow Bells (Tecoma stans) Flower Enhances Gut Health, Fillet Quality, Hematological Indices, and Whole-Body Composition in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). literature abstract metadata