Zornia latifolia
Zornia latifolia
Zornia latifolia is an herb traditionally not associated with any known medicinal practices. Scientific studies have shown that fractions of Zornia latifolia inhibited neuronal activity in rat cortical neurons, and syzalterin exhibited cannabis-like effects. However, it has been found that commercial products labeled as Zornia latifolia often contain Stylosanthes guianensis instead, which has a different flavonoid composition. While promising for its potential use in neuropharmacology and inflammation modulation, the research indicates significant knowledge gaps remain. No major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded to date.
- 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
- Zornia latifolia fractions inhibited neuronal activity in rat cortical neurons, with syzalterin showing cannabis-like effects.
- The study found that commercial products labeled as Zornia latifolia contain Stylosanthes guianensis instead, with differing flavonoid compositions.
- Zornia latifolia had high fermentation rates but did not have the highest nutritional value among the species studied.
- Zornia latifolia shows promise as a source of bioactive scaffolds, particularly in neuropharmacology and inflammation modulation, but critical knowledge gaps remain.
Frequently asked questions
What is Zornia latifolia?
Zornia latifolia (Zornia latifolia) 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 Zornia latifolia?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Zornia latifolia; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Zornia latifolia fractions inhibited neuronal activity in rat cortical neurons, with syzalterin showing cannabis-like effects.
How strong is the evidence for Zornia latifolia?
The strongest finding for Zornia latifolia carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Zornia latifolia safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Zornia latifolia in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Zornia latifolia interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Zornia latifolia in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
Is Zornia latifolia 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 Zornia latifolia: a smart drug being adulterated by Stylosanthes guianensis. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Cannabis-like activity of Zornia latifolia Sm. detected in vitro on rat cortical neurons: major role of the flavone syzalterin. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Nutritional Value of Climate-Resilient Forage Species Sustaining Peri-Urban Dairy Cow Production in the Coastal Grasslands of Benin (West Africa). literature abstract metadata
- T2 Zornia Latifolia as an emerging orphan medicinal plant: Molecular pharmacology, bioactive scaffolds and prospects for drug discovery. literature abstract metadata