Ginger Thomas
Tecoma stans
Tecoma stans, commonly known as yellow bells, is a plant utilized in various traditional medicine systems. It is traditionally employed as a stomachic, diuretic, and vermifuge, with applications for gastritis, indigestion, diabetes, syphilis, and alcoholism. Scientific evidence suggests potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects through the reduction of cytokines and oxidative stress. Some studies indicate cytotoxic, antiproliferative, and antimetastatic activity in specific breast cancer cell lines, while flower extracts have shown larvicide potential. No major safety issues or notable drug interactions have been recorded.
- Traditionally for
- diuretic · diabetes
- 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
- diuretic
- diabetes
- syphilis
- vermifuge
- gastritis
- alcoholism
- atony
- bilious
- dysentery
- inappetence
- indigestion
- pain
- stomach ache
- stomach complaints
- stomachic
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 is Ginger Thomas traditionally used for?
Traditional sources record Ginger Thomas for: diuretic, diabetes, syphilis, vermifuge, gastritis, alcoholism. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.
Which traditions use Ginger Thomas?
Ginger Thomas appears in these traditions in our sources: traditional.
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
- T3 Dr. Duke's Ethnobotanical Database public domain (USDA ARS — attribute Dr. Duke's)
- 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