East Indian kino
Pterocarpus marsupium
Pterocarpus marsupium is a traditional Indian medicinal plant used in Ayurveda. It has been traditionally employed for its purported anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic properties, though specific uses vary among practitioners. Scientific evidence suggests that Pterocarpus marsupium heartwood extract may modestly reduce triglycerides and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels and decrease lipid infiltration in a high-fat diet-induced atherosclerosis model. A standardized extract (200 mg/day) was found to be safe for healthy adults over two months, with no significant adverse events reported. The polyherbal blend PPV, containing Pterocarpus marsupium bark extract, Pinus strobus bark extract, and ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, has been shown to inhibit melanogenesis by activating NAD+ nicotinamide nucleotide adenylyltransferase (NNT) and regulating oxidative stress. No major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded for Pterocarpus marsupium use in humans.
- Mejor evidencia
- B
- 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 estudio encontró que un extracto estandarizado de Pterocarpus marsupium (200 mg pterostilbeno/día) fue seguro en adultos sanos sin eventos adversos significativos.
- Pterocarpus marsupium heartwood extract modestly reduced triglycerides and MDA levels and decreased lipid infiltration in a high-fat diet-induced atherosclerosis model.
- El estudio no encontró toxicidad significativa ni cambios en los parámetros probados para la mezcla polifloral que contiene Pterocarpus marsupium en ratas.
- PPV, compuesto por extracto de la corteza de Pterocarpus marsupium, extracto de la corteza de Pinus strobus y ascorbilo tetraisopalmitato, inhibe la melanogénesis regulando la expresión de NNT e la estrés oxidativo en melancitos.
Frequently asked questions
What is East Indian kino?
East Indian kino (Pterocarpus marsupium) 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 East Indian kino?
4 sourced findings are recorded for East Indian kino; the strongest carries evidence grade B. For example: El estudio encontró que un extracto estandarizado de Pterocarpus marsupium (200 mg pterostilbeno/día) fue seguro en adultos sanos sin eventos adversos significativos.
How strong is the evidence for East Indian kino?
The strongest finding for East Indian kino carries evidence grade B — moderate evidence. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is East Indian kino safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for East Indian kino in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does East Indian kino interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for East Indian kino in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of East Indian kino?
East Indian kino is also known as: Птерокарпус мешковидный.
Is East Indian kino 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 Short-Term Safety Evaluation of Silbinol®- an Extract from Pterocarpus marsupium in Healthy Adults- a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study. literature abstract metadata
- T2 The Combination of Pterocarpus marsupium Bark Extract, Pinus strobus Bark Extract, and Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Inhibits Melanogenesis via Nicotinamide Nucleotide Transhydrogenase Activation. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Potential benefits of Pterocarpus marsupium heartwood extract on high fat diet induced rodent model of atherosclerosis. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Acute and subacute toxicity evaluation of a polyherbal blend in rats. literature abstract metadata