Flower Of The West Wind
Zephyranthes minuta
Zephyranthes minuta is a plant native to South America. While there are no traditional uses recorded for this species, related Zephyranthes plants have been used in various cultural practices. Scientific studies indicate that extracts from Zephyranthes grandiflora and Zephyranthes minuta show potential cytotoxic activity against certain cancer cell lines, suggesting possible anti-cancer properties. However, the evidence is limited and more research is needed to confirm these findings. No significant safety concerns or drug interactions have been reported for Zephyranthes minuta.
- 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 meta-topolin (mT) enhanced in vitro propagation and galantamine production in Zephyranthes grandiflora.
- Three new alkaloids were identified from Zephyranthes grandiflora, and two of them showed significant cytotoxic activity against glioma cell lines.
- An efficient mass propagation protocol was established for Zephyranthes species through callus and direct shoot regeneration, without altering their genome size.
- A new narciclasine glycoside was identified from Zephyranthes minuta along with known alkaloids showing potential in vitro cytotoxic activity.
Frequently asked questions
What is Flower Of The West Wind?
Flower Of The West Wind (Zephyranthes minuta) 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 Flower Of The West Wind?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Flower Of The West Wind; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The study found that meta-topolin (mT) enhanced in vitro propagation and galantamine production in Zephyranthes grandiflora.
How strong is the evidence for Flower Of The West Wind?
The strongest finding for Flower Of The West Wind carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Flower Of The West Wind safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Flower Of The West Wind in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Flower Of The West Wind interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Flower Of The West Wind in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
Is Flower Of The West Wind 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 Dual Role of Meta-topolin in Mediating In Vitro Propagation and Phytochemical Elicitation in Zephyranthes grandiflora literature abstract metadata
- T2 Narciclasine-4-O-β-D-xylopyranoside, a new narciclasine glycoside from Zephyranthes minuta. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Mass propagation through direct and indirect organogenesis in three species of genus Zephyranthes and ploidy assessment of regenerants through flow cytometry. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Cytotoxic plicamine alkaloids from the whole plants of Zephyranthes grandiflora. literature abstract metadata