scammony
Convolvulus scammonia
Convolvulus scammonia, conocido comúnmente como liana blanca o raíz de scammony, tiene raíces históricas en la medicina tradicional. Su uso no está bien documentado, pero se menciona como ingrediente en medicamentos en Albacete, España, desde 1526. El análisis científico del planta ha identificado dos glicósidos resinosos, scammonin I y II, junto con un total de 80 componentes objetivos, incluyendo ácidos glicósidos y glicósidos resinosos. Un estudio a pequeña escala encontró que un extracto etílico de la resina podría estimular el tejido uterino de corderos guanacos, aunque este hallazgo está limitado en su alcance. Hasta la fecha no se han registrado problemas de seguridad importantes o interacciones con medicamentos para Convolvulus scammonia.
- 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 resin glycosides, scammonin I and II, were isolated from Convolvulus scammonia roots.
- El estudio identificó 80 componentes específicos, incluyendo 22 ácidos glicosídicos y 58 glicósidos resinosos, utilizando una estrategia de filtrado por defecto de masa.
- Convolvulus scammonia fue uno de los ingredientes botánicos encontrados en medicinas del tarifario de Albacete de 1526, pero ya no se utilizaba a principios del siglo XVIII.
- Pequeñas dosis de un extracto etílico de la resina de Convolvulus scammonia estimularon un útero de conejo aislado en un estudio existente.
- El estudio identificó 144 componentes químicos en las tabletas de Kukeya, incluyendo compuestos nuevos y confirmados de diversas clases.
Frequently asked questions
What is scammony?
scammony (Convolvulus scammonia) 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 scammony?
5 sourced findings are recorded for scammony; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Two resin glycosides, scammonin I and II, were isolated from Convolvulus scammonia roots.
How strong is the evidence for scammony?
The strongest finding for scammony carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is scammony safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for scammony in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does scammony interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for scammony in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of scammony?
scammony is also known as: scammonée.
Is scammony 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 Scammonins I and II, the resin glycosides of radix scammoniae from Convolvulus scammonia. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Is there nothing new under the sun? The influence of herbals and pharmacopoeias on ethnobotanical traditions in Albacete (Spain). literature abstract metadata
- T2 Mass Defect Filtering-Oriented Identification of Resin Glycosides from Root of Convolvulus scammonia Based on Quadrupole-Orbitrap Mass Spectrometer. literature abstract metadata
- T2 The obstetrical use in ancient and early modern times of Convolvulus scammonia or Scammony: another non-fungal source of ergot alkaloids? literature abstract metadata
- T2 A Systematic Profiling of the Components of Kukeya Tablets, a Traditional Ethnic Medicine Prescription, by Ultra-High-Performance Liquid Chromatography-Quadrupole/Orbitrap High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry. literature abstract metadata