Bixa orellana
Bixa orellana
Bixa orellana, commonly known as annatto, is a plant traditionally used in Central and South America for its vibrant red dye. The seeds are also employed in traditional medicine, particularly by indigenous communities to treat skin conditions and as a general tonic. Scientific evidence indicates that the seed's extract has potential applications in adsorbing tetracycline under specific pH conditions, with a maximum capacity of 14.94 mg g-1. Additionally, studies have shown promising results for using Bixa orellana seeds in an integrated biorefinery process to produce natural pigments, starch, and nutraceuticals, achieving a gross margin of 21.8% while promoting sustainable practices. No major safety concerns or known drug interactions have been recorded thus far.
- 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
- The study found that hydrochar derived from annatto seed waste could adsorb tetracycline effectively under near-neutral pH conditions, with a maximum capacity of 14.94 mg g-1.
- Se realizó una nueva ensamblaje genómico de Bixa orellana, proporcionando insights sobre su estructura génica y potencial para mejorar la producción de bixin.
- SWE a 140 °C logró los mayores rendimientos de extracción y recuperación de compuestos en residuos de semillas de annatto, aunque se necesitan estudios adicionales para validar sus aplicaciones.
- El estudio caracterizó las propiedades ópticas no lineales de norbixin de las semillas de Bixa orellana utilizando técnicas de escaneo Z y modulación de fase auto.
- El proceso de biorefinería integrada de las semillas de annatto produjo una margen bruto del 21,8% y demostró la viabilidad económica mientras mejora la sostenibilidad en la producción de pigmentos naturales, almidón y nutracéuticos.
Frequently asked questions
What is Bixa orellana?
Bixa orellana (Bixa orellana) 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 Bixa orellana?
5 sourced findings are recorded for Bixa orellana; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The study found that hydrochar derived from annatto seed waste could adsorb tetracycline effectively under near-neutral pH conditions, with a maximum capacity of 14.94 mg g-1.
How strong is the evidence for Bixa orellana?
The strongest finding for Bixa orellana carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Bixa orellana safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Bixa orellana in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Bixa orellana interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Bixa orellana in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Bixa orellana?
Bixa orellana is also known as: аннато, Roucou.
Is Bixa orellana 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 Hydrothermal Conversion of Annatto Seed Waste (Bixa orellana) into Functional Hydrochar: Synthesis, Characterization, and Adsorption Mechanism of Tetracycline. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Chromosome-scale, single haploid assembly of achiote (Bixa orellana). literature abstract metadata
- T2 The Thermo-Optic Effect in Norbixin: Characterization by Z‑Scan and Self-Phase Modulation under CW Laser. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Techno-economic and Sustainability Assessment of Integrated Annatto Seed Biorefinery for Natural Pigments, Starch, and Nutraceuticals. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Comparative Extraction of Polyphenolic Co-Pigments and Proteins from Annatto (Bixa orellana L.) Seed By-Products. literature abstract metadata