Cubeb
Piper cubeba
Piper cubeba, also known as cubeb or javel pepper, is a traditional medicine plant native to Southeast Asia. Traditionally, it has not been extensively used in any specific medical practices. Scientific evidence suggests that extracts from Piper cubeba exhibit significant inhibitory activity against E. coli O157:H7 and have shown promise in inducing apoptosis in breast cancer cells through reactive oxygen species-mediated mitochondrial dysfunction. Additionally, a study found that a cubebinol-CuO nanocomposite derived from the seeds of this plant could be useful for both tetracycline sensing and degradation. In an animal model, irradiated P. cubeba reduced inflammation and oxidative stress markers in rats with CFA-induced arthritis by increasing IL-10 and FOXP3 expression. To date, no major safety concerns or reported drug interactions have been recorded regarding Piper cubeba.
- 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 Piper cubeba mostró una actividad inhibidora significativa contra E. coli O157:H7 in vitro.
- El hinokínin de Piper cubeba indujo apoptosis en las células cancerosas de la mama MCF-7 a través de una disfunción mitocondrial mediada por especies de oxígeno reactivas.
- El estudio mostró que un nanocompuesto de cubebinol-CuO de las semillas de Piper cubeba muestra capacidades prometedoras para el sensorio y la degradación de tetraciclina.
- El P. cubeba irradiado redujo la inflamación y los marcadores de estrés oxidativo mientras aumentaba los niveles de IL-10 en ratas con artritis inducida por CFA.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cubeb?
Cubeb (Piper cubeba) 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 Cubeb?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Cubeb; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: El extracto de Piper cubeba mostró una actividad inhibidora significativa contra E. coli O157:H7 in vitro.
How strong is the evidence for Cubeb?
The strongest finding for Cubeb carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Cubeb safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Cubeb in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Cubeb interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Cubeb in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Cubeb?
Cubeb is also known as: Перец кубеба, cubèbe.
Is Cubeb 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 A smart cubebinol-CuO nanocomposite for dual electrochemical sensing and visible-light-driven photodegradation of tetracycline: Box-Behnken optimization, mechanistic insight and kinetics. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Hinokinin, a lignan from Piper cubeba fruits induces apoptosis via reactive oxygen species-mediated mitochondrial dysfunction in MCF-7 breast cancer cells. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Escherichia coli O157:H7 prevalence in Upper Egypt: impacts on food safety and human Health, with a protection trial using natural antibacterial Piper cubeba. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Immunomodulatory and Antioxidant Potencies of γ-irradiated Piper cubeba in Complete Freund's Adjuvant-Induced Arthritis in Rats. literature abstract metadata