Buttercup Tree
Cochlospermum vitifolium
Cochlospermum vitifolium is a plant traditionally found in South Asia and Africa. While its use in traditional medicine has not been extensively documented, studies have shown that leaf extracts possess significant antioxidant properties and antifungal activity against Candida albicans. Additionally, tetrahydrofuran extracts from the heartwood of Cochlospermum vitifolium were observed to reduce blood glucose levels in mice over a six-week period, though their effects were less pronounced compared to other evaluated plants. The wood traits of Cochlospermum vitifolium vary among species, with some exhibiting high water transport capacity but being sensitive to drought conditions. Safety data for Cochlospermum vitifolium is currently limited, and no major safety issues have been recorded. There are also no known drug interactions associated with this plant.
- 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 de las hojas de Cochlospermum vitifolium mostró una mayor capacidad antioxidante y actividad antifúngica contra Candida albicans.
- El estudio encontró que los extractos de tetrahidrofuran del corazón de Cochlospermum vitifolium, pero no la corteza, redujeron significativamente los niveles de glucosa en sangre de ratones durante una periodidad de seis semanas.
- El extracto de Cochlospermum vitifolium mostró efectos citotóxicos y antiproliferativos solvente-dependientes en líneas celulares cancerosas comparadas con células no cancerosas.
- Las diferencias en las características anatómicas del tronco entre seis especies de árboles, representativas del espectro económico de los bosques secos tropicales, mostraron variación principalmente entre especies y no entre regímenes de lluvia.
Frequently asked questions
What is Buttercup Tree?
Buttercup Tree (Cochlospermum vitifolium) 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 Buttercup Tree?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Buttercup Tree; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: El extracto de las hojas de Cochlospermum vitifolium mostró una mayor capacidad antioxidante y actividad antifúngica contra Candida albicans.
How strong is the evidence for Buttercup Tree?
The strongest finding for Buttercup Tree carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Buttercup Tree safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Buttercup Tree in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Buttercup Tree interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Buttercup Tree in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
Is Buttercup 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 Tree species differ in plant economic spectrum traits in the tropical dry forest of Mexico. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Chronic administration of tetrahydrofuran extracts of Cochlospermum vitifolium (Wild) Sprengel in a mouse diabetes model: Hypoglycemic, antioxidant, and genoprotective effects. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Selective Cytotoxic and Antiproliferative Effects of Extracts from Four Mexican Medicinal Plants in Human Cancer and Non-Cancerous Cell Lines. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Investigating the Chemical, Antifungal, and Cytotoxic Properties of Cochlospermum vitifolium Leaves and Stem Bark Extracts. literature abstract metadata