Castor aralia
Kalopanax septemlobus
Kalopanax septemlobus es una planta tradicional asiática utilizada en diversas prácticas culturales, pero no se han registrado usos tradicionales específicos. Científicamente, ha mostrado promesa con kalopanaxsaponin A demostrando fuerte actividad antifúngica contra especies de Trichophyton in vitro. El planta también exhibe potencial para acumular metales pesados y muestra efectos significativos en la artritis reumatoide, así como diversas actividades farmacológicas tales como antiinflamatorias, antioxidantes y antitumorales. Aunque la producción de fitoestrófnidos de Kalopanax septemlobus a través de levaduras ingenierizadas es prometedora, los rendimientos actuales requieren mejora para su uso industrial. No se han registrado problemas de seguridad importantes o interacciones con medicamentos hasta la fecha.
- 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
- Two compounds were isolated from Kalopanax septemlobus, with kalopanaxsaponin A showing strong in vitro antifungal activity against Trichophyton species.
- El estudio engendró levaduras para producir cantidades trascendentales de triterpenoides vegetales, incluyendo ácidos asiático, madecásico y arjunolico.
- Kalopanax septemlobus y otras plantas mostraron diferentes capacidades para acumular metales pesados en suelos provenientes de residuos fosfatíferos e industrias químicas de fósforo.
- Kalopanax septemlobus muestra efectos significativos en la artritis reumatoide y tiene diversas actividades farmacológicas, incluyendo propiedades antiinflamatorias y antioxidantes.
Frequently asked questions
What is Castor aralia?
Castor aralia (Kalopanax septemlobus) 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 Castor aralia?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Castor aralia; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Two compounds were isolated from Kalopanax septemlobus, with kalopanaxsaponin A showing strong in vitro antifungal activity against Trichophyton species.
How strong is the evidence for Castor aralia?
The strongest finding for Castor aralia carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Castor aralia safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Castor aralia in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Castor aralia interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Castor aralia in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Castor aralia?
Castor aralia is also known as: Калопанакс.
Is Castor aralia 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 Engineering of Yarrowia lipolytica for the production of plant triterpenoids: Asiatic, madecassic, and arjunolic acids. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Kalopanax septemlobus: its phytochemistry, pharmacology and toxicity (1966-2022). literature abstract metadata
- T2 The Antifungal Activity and Potential Mechanism of Kalopanax septemlobus against Trichophyton mentagrophytes and T. rubrum. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Naturally growing plants accumulate heavy metals differently in phosphate waste rocks and phosphorus chemical industrial zones in Southwest China. literature abstract metadata