Cairo Morning Glory
Ipomoea cairica
Ipomoea cairica, comúnmente conocida como la patata silvestre dulce, es una planta nativa de regiones tropicales y subtropicales. Aunque sus usos medicinales tradicionales no están bien documentados, se ha estudiado por sus propiedades biológicas. La investigación científica indica que los extractos de hojas de Ipomoea cairica pueden aumentar la eficacia larvicida contra Aedes aegypti cuando combinados con la cepa Meta-G4 de Metarhizium anisopliae. Además, se han identificado múltiples genes GATA en la patata dulce y especies relacionadas, mostrando una inducción significativa por estrés abiótico. Los genes DELLA del planta juegan roles cruciales en el desarrollo y las respuestas a estrés en seis especies de Ipomoea. Notablemente, Mikania micrantha muestra un aumento en la absorción de nitrógeno nitrato y crecimiento bajo condiciones de elevado NO3⁻-N, pero esta información se refiere a una planta diferente. Las preocupaciones de seguridad para Ipomoea cairica no han sido reportadas actualmente, y no hay evidencia de interacciones significativas con medicamentos asociadas con su uso.
- 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
- The study identified multiple GATA genes in sweet potato and related species, with many genes induced by abiotic stress.
- Mikania micrantha shows enhanced nitrate uptake and nitrogen metabolism capabilities compared to other plants, promoting its growth under elevated NO3⁻-N conditions.
- La combinación de extractos de hojas de Ipomoea cairica con Metarhizium anisopliae Meta-G4 mostró una eficacia larvicida significativa contra Aedes aegypti.
- The study provides insights into the evolution and functions of DELLA genes in six Ipomoea species, highlighting their roles in development and stress responses.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cairo Morning Glory?
Cairo Morning Glory (Ipomoea cairica) 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 Cairo Morning Glory?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Cairo Morning Glory; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The study identified multiple GATA genes in sweet potato and related species, with many genes induced by abiotic stress.
How strong is the evidence for Cairo Morning Glory?
The strongest finding for Cairo Morning Glory carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Cairo Morning Glory safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Cairo Morning Glory in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Cairo Morning Glory interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Cairo Morning Glory in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Cairo Morning Glory?
Cairo Morning Glory is also known as: Ipomée du Caire.
Is Cairo Morning Glory 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 Evolutionary analysis of DELLA proteins in sweet potato and related species reveals their roles in development and stress responses. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Effectiveness and the synergism effects of Ipomoea cairica leaf plant extract and Metarhizium anisopliae fungi (Meta-G4) against larvae of Aedes aegypti Linnaeus and Aedes albopictus Skuse (Diptera: Culicidae). literature abstract metadata
- T2 Nitrate nitrogen uptake and metabolism in Mikania micrantha stem: insights into enhanced growth and invasiveness. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Genome-wide identification of GATA family genes in sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) and their expression patterns under abiotic stress. literature abstract metadata