Beddome’s Cycas
Cycas beddomei
Cycas beddomei is a cycad species native to India, particularly found in the Tirumala hills. While traditional uses for this plant are not documented, it has been included in a database named DEPTH that compiles information on endemic plants from the region and their potential medicinal properties. Scientific studies have isolated new compounds, including a biflavonoid and two previously unreported substances, from its cones, and identified 146 medicinal species used by Malayali tribes to enhance general human health. The stem of Cycas beddomei contains a new biflavanone, 7,7"-di-O-methyltetrahydrohinokiflavone, along with tetrahydrohinokiflavone. As of now, no significant safety concerns or drug interactions have been recorded for 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 estudio creó una base de datos llamada DEPTH que contiene información sobre Cycas beddomei y otras plantas endémicas de las colinas de Tirumala en India, incluyendo sus propiedades medicinales.
- El estudio aisló un nuevo biflavono y dos compuestos previamente no reportados de los conos de Cycas beddomei.
- El estudio identificó 146 especies de plantas medicinales de 52 familias utilizadas por los tribus malayales para tratar 79 enfermedades, con un énfasis en mejorar la salud general humana.
- Se identificó un nuevo biflavano, 7,7-di-O-metiltetrahidrohinokiflavanona, junto con tetrahidrohinokiflavanona en los tallos de Cycas beddomei.
- Ambas Cycas circinalis y Cycas beddomei se han determinado ser plantas C3 basándose en la actividad de sus enzimas fotossintéticos y su respuesta a la luz y la temperatura.
Frequently asked questions
What is Beddome’s Cycas?
Beddome’s Cycas (Cycas beddomei) 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 Beddome’s Cycas?
5 sourced findings are recorded for Beddome’s Cycas; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: El estudio creó una base de datos llamada DEPTH que contiene información sobre Cycas beddomei y otras plantas endémicas de las colinas de Tirumala en India, incluyendo sus propiedades medicinales.
How strong is the evidence for Beddome’s Cycas?
The strongest finding for Beddome’s Cycas carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Beddome’s Cycas safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Beddome’s Cycas in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Beddome’s Cycas interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Beddome’s Cycas in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
Is Beddome’s Cycas 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 A biflavanone from Cycas beddomei. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Biflavonoids from Cycas beddomei. literature abstract metadata
- T2 A database on endemic plants at Tirumala hills in India. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Photorespiration studies in Cycas circinalis L. and Cycas beddomei Dyer. literature abstract metadata
- T2 A multivariate and quantitative assessment of medicinal plants used by the indigenous Malayali tribes in the Javadhu hills of Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu, India. literature abstract metadata