Ground Pineapple
Thonningia sanguinea
Thonningia sanguinea is a plant traditionally not used in any known medicinal practices. Scientific studies indicate that it possesses a unique multichromosomal mitochondrial genome, consisting of 18 circular chromosomes, and contains compounds such as epipinoresinol, eriodictyol, and secoisolariciresinol, which may interact with the EGFR signaling pathway. The plant also exhibits promising antioxidant and cytotoxic activities against certain cancer cells. While no major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded, further research is needed to fully understand its potential applications and risks.
- 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
- The study found that Thonningia sanguinea has a multichromosomal mitochondrial genome consisting of 18 circular chromosomes.
- The study found that Thonningia sanguinea extract showed promising antioxidant and cytotoxic activities against certain cancer cells.
- The ethyl acetate fraction of Thonningia sanguinea contains epipinoresinol, eriodictyol, and secoisolariciresinol, which have potential for interactions with the EGFR signaling pathway.
- Sarcophyte sanguinea has larger plastomes with more genes compared to Thonningia sanguinea, which has a reduced and more biased codon usage.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ground Pineapple?
Ground Pineapple (Thonningia sanguinea) 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 Ground Pineapple?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Ground Pineapple; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The study found that Thonningia sanguinea has a multichromosomal mitochondrial genome consisting of 18 circular chromosomes.
How strong is the evidence for Ground Pineapple?
The strongest finding for Ground Pineapple carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Ground Pineapple safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Ground Pineapple in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Ground Pineapple interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Ground Pineapple in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
Is Ground Pineapple 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 Thonningia sanguinea Extract: Antioxidant and Cytotoxic Activities Supported by Chemical Composition and Molecular Docking Simulations. literature abstract metadata
- T2 GC-MS/MS Quantification of EGFR Inhibitors, β-Sitosterol, Betulinic Acid, (+) Eriodictyol, (+) Epipinoresinol, and Secoisolariciresinol, in Crude Extract and Ethyl Acetate Fraction of Thonningia sanguinea. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Extreme plastomes in holoparasitic Balanophoraceae are not the norm. literature abstract metadata
- T2 The Mitochondrial Genome of the Holoparasitic Plant Thonningia sanguinea Provides Insights into the Evolution of the Multichromosomal Structure. literature abstract metadata