Malabar Tamarind
Garcinia gummi-gutta
Garcinia gummi-gutta, commonly known as mangosteen, is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. Traditionally, its use has not been extensively documented in any specific medical or healing practices. Scientific evidence suggests that extracts from the fruit can synthesize silver nanoparticles with significant antifungal activity against certain fungi, indicating potential applications in nanotherapeutics. However, studies on human health are limited, and more research is needed to confirm these findings. Notably, over 200 cases of liver injury have been linked to supplements containing Garcinia gummi-gutta, though the causality has not been definitively established for all instances. Additionally, while no major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded, users should be cautious and consult healthcare providers before using such supplements due to potential risks.
- 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
- Los extractos de frutos de Garcinia sintetizaron nanopartículas de plata con actividad antifúngica significativa contra hongos causantes del mucormicosis, mostrando un potencial como nanoterapéuticos ecológicamente amigables.
- El estudio mostró que el biocombustible de Garcinia gummi-gutta con ayuda de H2 y dopado con nanopartículas mejoró las métricas de rendimiento mientras reducía ciertas emisiones, aunque las emisiones se incrementaron ligeramente.
- La administración de la extracción de Suaeda japonica significativamente mitigó la obesidad en ratones regulando diversos parámetros, comparable a Garcinia gummi-gutta.
- Se identificaron más de 200 casos de daño hepático asociado a suplementos dietéticos de Garcinia, sugiriendo una posible o alta probabilidad de causalidad en 17 casos.
Frequently asked questions
What is Malabar Tamarind?
Malabar Tamarind (Garcinia gummi-gutta) 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 Malabar Tamarind?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Malabar Tamarind; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Los extractos de frutos de Garcinia sintetizaron nanopartículas de plata con actividad antifúngica significativa contra hongos causantes del mucormicosis, mostrando un potencial como nanoterapéuticos ecológicamente amigables.
How strong is the evidence for Malabar Tamarind?
The strongest finding for Malabar Tamarind carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Malabar Tamarind safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Malabar Tamarind in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Malabar Tamarind interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Malabar Tamarind in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
Is Malabar Tamarind 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 Therapeutic Potential of Suaeda japonica Makino Leaf Extract Against Obesity in 3T3-L1 Preadipocytes and HFD-Induced C57BL/6 J Mice. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Performance and emission prediction using ANN (artificial neural network) on H2-assisted Garcinia gummi-gutta biofuel doped with nano additives. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Phyto-mediated green synthesis and characterization of anti-mucormycotic silver nanoparticles from fruit extract of Garcinia gummi-gutta and Garcinia indica: a novel biofabrication approach for combating mucormycosis pathogens. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Hepatotoxicity of dietary supplements containing Garcinia gummi-gutta (L.) N. Robson. literature abstract metadata