Ambrosia arborescens
Ambrosia arborescens
Ambrosia arborescens is a plant traditionally not associated with any specific medicinal uses. Scientific studies have shown that its essential oil exhibits moderate anticholinesterase activity and limited antioxidant capacity, while microwave-assisted extraction using ethyl lactate yielded similar compound profiles but slightly higher antioxidant activity compared to traditional methanol maceration. The ethanolic extract demonstrated a dose-dependent decrease in tumor volume in rats with induced breast cancer. However, the aqueous extract at 2000 mg/kg caused mild congestion in kidneys and liver with increased biochemical parameters, though no significant toxicological changes were observed in other organs. To date, there are no major safety concerns or recorded drug interactions noted for Ambrosia arborescens.
- Mejor evidencia
- D
- Precauciones
- —
Solo información. El uso tradicional no significa eficacia probada. La evidencia y la seguridad varían — consulte las fuentes citadas.
Lo que dice la ciencia
- El extracto etílico de Ambrosia arborescens mostró una disminución dependiente de la dosis en el volumen del tumor en ratas con cáncer de mama inducido.
- El aceite esencial de Ambrosia arborescens mostró actividad moderada anticolinesterásica y capacidad limitada antioxidante.
- El estudio mostró que la extracción por microondas utilizando lactato etílico produjo perfiles de compuestos similares y una actividad antioxidante ligeramente mayor en comparación con la maceración tradicional con metanol en Ambrosia arborescens.
- El extracto acuoso de Ambrosia arborescens a una dosis de 2000 mg/kg causó congestión leve en los riñones y el hígado con parámetros bioquímicos aumentados, mostrando cambios tóxicologícos insignificantes en otros órganos.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ambrosia arborescens?
Ambrosia arborescens (Ambrosia arborescens) 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 Ambrosia arborescens?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Ambrosia arborescens; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: El extracto etílico de Ambrosia arborescens mostró una disminución dependiente de la dosis en el volumen del tumor en ratas con cáncer de mama inducido.
How strong is the evidence for Ambrosia arborescens?
The strongest finding for Ambrosia arborescens carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Ambrosia arborescens safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Ambrosia arborescens in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Ambrosia arborescens interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Ambrosia arborescens in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
Is Ambrosia arborescens 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 Acute toxicity of aqueous extract of Ambrosia arborescens Mill. on biochemical and histopathological parameters in rats. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Effect of Ambrosia arborescens Mill. ethanolic extract on breast cancer induced in rats. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Microwave-Assisted Extraction of Secondary Metabolites Using Ethyl Lactate Green Solvent from Ambrosia arborescens: LC/ESI-MS/MS and Antioxidant Activity. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Chemical Composition and Preliminary Screening of Anticholinesterase and Antioxidant Activities of the Essential Oil of Ambrosia arborescens Mill. from Southern Ecuador. literature abstract metadata