Gumhar
Gmelina arborea
Gmelina arborea, commonly known as Indian laurel or white mahogany, is a traditional tree native to Southeast Asia. While its use in traditional medicine has not been extensively documented, it has shown promise in various scientific studies. Research indicates that Gmelina arborea tissue cultures can be effectively preserved for up to two years, which may aid in long-term conservation efforts. Additionally, the wood's potential as an acoustic panel and the identification of hesperetin-3',5,7-tri-glucuronide from its leaves as a breast cancer inhibitor with strong binding to EGFR suggest multifaceted applications. Green synthesized Gmelina arborea zinc oxide nanoparticles have demonstrated significant anti-acetylcholinesterase and anti-inflammatory activity in preliminary studies. Safety concerns do not appear to be major issues, and there are no recorded drug interactions at this time.
- 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 hojas de Gmelina arborea sintetizado zinc oxide nanoparticles mostró actividad anti-acetylcholinesterasa y anti-inflamatoria significativa.
- El estudio mostró que los paneles compuestos basados en mielífero sándwich con veneceras de Gmelina arborea tienen propiedades físicas y mecánicas prometedoras, sugiriendo un potencial uso como paneles acústicos.
- El estudio mostró que la cryopreservation mediante vitrificación puede utilizarse para preservar el material de la planta Gmelina arborea Roxb. para un almacenamiento a largo plazo.
- El estudio encontró que el protocolo mínimo de crecimiento puede preservar eficazmente las culturas de tejidos de Gmelina arborea durante períodos mediano plazo (9 meses a 2 años).
- El estudio mostró que los extractos de las hojas de Gmelina arborea muestran potencial actividad anticancerígena contra células del cáncer de mama, con hesperetin-3',5,7-tri-glucuronide identificada como un compuesto clave.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gumhar?
Gumhar (Gmelina arborea) 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 Gumhar?
5 sourced findings are recorded for Gumhar; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: El extracto de hojas de Gmelina arborea sintetizado zinc oxide nanoparticles mostró actividad anti-acetylcholinesterasa y anti-inflamatoria significativa.
How strong is the evidence for Gumhar?
The strongest finding for Gumhar carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Gumhar safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Gumhar in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Gumhar interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Gumhar in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Gumhar?
Gumhar is also known as: Gmélin arboré, Cumbulu.
Is Gumhar 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 Green synthesized Gmelina arborea Roxb leaves ZnO nanoparticles: DNA fingerprinting, phytochemistry, greenness and biological activities. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Phytoconstituents of Gmelina Arborea as Potential Breast Cancer Inhibitors: LC-MS/MS, Docking, MD Simulations, and In Vitro Evaluation. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Medium-Term Preservation by the In Vitro Minimum Growth Method of Gmelina arborea Roxb. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Long-Term Preservation by Cryopreservation Method Gmelina arborea Roxb. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Sandwich Mycelium-Based Composite Panels Fabricated with a Lightweight Core from Forest Waste Using Ganoderma lucidum and Pleurotus ostreatus. literature abstract metadata