black currant-tree
Antidesma ghaesembilla
Antidesma ghaesembilla es una planta que se utiliza tradicionalmente en diversas culturas africanas y asiáticas del sureste. Aunque sus usos medicinales específicos no están bien documentados, ha sido estudiada para evaluar sus posibles beneficios para la salud. Se han aíslado dos nuevos alcaloides y catorce compuestos conocidos de las hojas de Antidesma ghaesembilla, que mostraron diferentes grados de actividad antiinflamatoria. Además, un extracto etanólico de la planta aumentó la expresión de enzimas antioxidantes en células HEK-293 y demostró actividad antioxidante moderada cuando formaba parte de una fórmula tradicional tailandesa. De los extractos de la corteza se identificaron diez sustancias, incluyendo dos nuevas derivadas, pero no se reportaron efectos adversos en salud. Las preocupaciones sobre seguridad son mínimas y no se han registrado problemas graves, y no hay evidencia de interacciones con medicamentos.
- 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
- Two new alkaloids and fourteen known compounds were isolated from Antidesma ghaesembilla leaves, showing varying degrees of inhibition on LPS-stimulated NO production in cell lines.
- Los extractos de Antidesma ghaesembilla aumentan las expresiones de enzimas antioxidantes en células HEK-293.
- El estudio identificó diez sustancias de la corteza de Antidesma ghaesembilla, incluyendo dos nuevos derivados, pero no encontró efectos saludables.
- El extracto etílico de Antidesma ghaesembilla mostró actividad antioxidante moderada cuando formaba parte de una fórmula tradicional tailandesa.
Frequently asked questions
What is black currant-tree?
black currant-tree (Antidesma ghaesembilla) 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 black currant-tree?
4 sourced findings are recorded for black currant-tree; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Two new alkaloids and fourteen known compounds were isolated from Antidesma ghaesembilla leaves, showing varying degrees of inhibition on LPS-stimulated NO production in cell lines.
How strong is the evidence for black currant-tree?
The strongest finding for black currant-tree carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is black currant-tree safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for black currant-tree in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does black currant-tree interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for black currant-tree in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
Is black currant-tree 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 Thai Fruits Exhibit Antioxidant Activity and Induction of Antioxidant Enzymes in HEK-293 Cells. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Aristolic Acid Derivatives from the Bark of Antidesma ghaesembilla. literature abstract metadata
- T2 New Alkaloids and Anti-inflammatory Constituents from the Leaves of Antidesma ghaesembilla. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Phytochemical Screening on Phenolic, Flavonoid Contents, and Antioxidant Activities of Six Indigenous Plants Used in Traditional Thai Medicine. literature abstract metadata