Grains of paradise
Aframomum melegueta
Aframomum melegueta, también conocido como pimentón de cocodrilo o granos de paraíso, es una especia tradicional utilizada en la cocina y medicina africana occidental. Su uso en prácticas tradicionales no está bien documentado, pero ha mostrado promesa en varios estudios. La evidencia científica sugiere que la suplementación dietética con polvo de semillas de Aframomum melegueta puede mitigar los efectos del estrés térmico en pollos broiler, mejorando su rendimiento de crecimiento y función hepática. Además, las semillas han demostrado actividad potencial nefroprotectora a través de la biotransformación microbiana, como se indica por la afinidad para AMPK. En otro estudio, tanto Aframomum melegueta como Aframomum danielli mejoraron la función cognitiva en ratas tratadas con atropina, con A. melegueta mostrando mayor eficacia. No se han identificado preocupaciones de seguridad importantes o interacciones farmacológicas registradas para esta planta.
- Mejor evidencia
- D
- Precauciones
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Solo información. El uso tradicional no significa eficacia probada. La evidencia y la seguridad varían — consulte las fuentes citadas.
Lo que dice la ciencia
- Aframomum melegueta and Aframomum danielli seeds improved cognitive function in scopolamine-treated rats, with A. melegueta showing greater efficacy.
- La biotransformación microbiana de los compuestos bioactivos de Aframomum melegueta resultó en metabólitos con potencial actividad nefroprotectora, como se indica por la afinidad para AMPK.
- Aframomum melegueta seed powder supplementation partially or fully restored growth performance and hepatic function in broilers exposed to aflatoxin B₁.
- Dietary alligator pepper seed powder at 1,000 mg/kg mitigated thermal stress-induced performance suppression, oxidative stress, immune dysfunction, and inflammation in broiler chickens.
Frequently asked questions
What is Grains of paradise?
Grains of paradise (Aframomum melegueta) 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 Grains of paradise?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Grains of paradise; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Aframomum melegueta and Aframomum danielli seeds improved cognitive function in scopolamine-treated rats, with A. melegueta showing greater efficacy.
How strong is the evidence for Grains of paradise?
The strongest finding for Grains of paradise carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Grains of paradise safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Grains of paradise in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Grains of paradise interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Grains of paradise in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Grains of paradise?
Grains of paradise is also known as: Maniguette.
Is Grains of paradise 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.
Fuentes
- T2 Neuroprotective effects of dietary inclusions of alligator pepper (Aframomum melegueta) and bastard melegueta (Aframomum danielli) seeds on scopolamine-induced amnesia in rats. literature abstract metadata
- T2 In silico nephroprotective evaluation of microbial biotransformed metabolites from Aframomum melegueta. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Dietary melegueta seed powder modulates growth, hepatic function, and biomarkers to counteract aflatoxin B₁ toxicity in broilers. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Dietary alligator pepper powder mitigates thermal stress-induced performance suppression, immune dysfunction, and cellular stress in broiler chickens reared under hot-humid tropical conditions. literature abstract metadata