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Bemban

Donax canniformis

Donax canniformis is a plant that has been traditionally used for basket and rope making in the Philippines, with evidence dating back to 39-33,000 years ago. While there are no recorded traditional uses beyond this application, studies have documented its presence in various ecosystems, including Tabon Cave in the Philippines and Klang Gates Quartz Ridge and Rajah Sikatuna Protected Landscape in Malaysia, highlighting areas of high biodiversity and endemism. Scientific evidence suggests that the plant's style movement is triggered mechanically rather than electrophysiologically. No major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded for Donax canniformis to date.

De un vistazo
Mejor evidencia
D
Precauciones
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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 provides indirect evidence for basket and rope making using Donax canniformis plant fibers at Tabon Cave, Philippines, around 39-33,000 years ago. D PMID
  • El estudio documenta 314 especies de plantas vasculares en Klang Gates Quartz Ridge, con vegetación única y varias especies endémicas y en peligro. D PMID
  • El movimiento estiloso en las plantas de oración (familia Marantaceae) parece ser iniciado mecánicamente en lugar que electrofisiológicamente, lo cual contradice algunas hipótesis. D PMID
  • El estudio identificó 368 especies de plantas en el bosque sobre caliz de la Reserva Protegida Rajah Sikatuna, destacando áreas de alta biodiversidad y endemismo. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Bemban?

Bemban (Donax canniformis) 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 Bemban?

4 sourced findings are recorded for Bemban; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The study provides indirect evidence for basket and rope making using Donax canniformis plant fibers at Tabon Cave, Philippines, around 39-33,000 years ago.

How strong is the evidence for Bemban?

The strongest finding for Bemban carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Bemban safe? What are the side effects?

No major safety issues are recorded for Bemban in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.

Does Bemban interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for Bemban in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

What are the common names of Bemban?

Bemban is also known as: Донакс канновидный.

Is Bemban 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

  1. T2 Electrical signals in prayer plants (marantaceae)? Insights into the trigger mechanism of the explosive style movement. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Checklist of vascular plants of Klang Gates Quartz Ridge, Malaysia, a 14-km long quartz dyke. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Diversity and composition of plant species in the forest over limestone of Rajah Sikatuna Protected Landscape, Bohol, Philippines. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 The invisible plant technology of Prehistoric Southeast Asia: Indirect evidence for basket and rope making at Tabon Cave, Philippines, 39-33,000 years ago. literature abstract metadata