black chuglam
Terminalia citrina
Terminalia citrina is a plant traditionally used in Thai medicine but lacks documented historical uses. Scientific evidence indicates that its aqueous extract has potent antimicrobial activity against A. baumannii AB0014 by targeting OmpA, and both aqueous and methanol extracts show varying degrees of antibacterial activity against tested pathogens. Additionally, the Thai herbal formulation demonstrated a significant decrease in total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein levels in patients with borderline hyperlipidemia over 12 weeks. Both water and alcohol extracts showed strong antioxidant capacity and inhibited cholinesterases, suggesting potential for treating Alzheimer's disease. No major safety issues or recorded drug interactions have been identified to date.
- 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 extracto acuoso de Terminalia citrina mostró una actividad antimicrobiana potente contra A. baumannii AB0014 al actuar sobre OmpA.
- Ambos extractos acuoso y metanolínicos de Terminalia citrina mostraron diferentes grados de actividad antibacteriana contra los patógenos probados.
- La formulación herbal tailandesa显著性地降低了患有边缘性高脂血症的患者在12周后的总胆固醇和低密度脂蛋白水平。
- Ambos extractos acuoso y alcoholicos de los frutos de Terminalia citrina mostraron una potente capacidad antioxidante e inhibieron las colinesterasas.
Frequently asked questions
What is black chuglam?
black chuglam (Terminalia citrina) 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 black chuglam?
4 sourced findings are recorded for black chuglam; the strongest carries evidence grade B. For example: El extracto acuoso de Terminalia citrina mostró una actividad antimicrobiana potente contra A. baumannii AB0014 al actuar sobre OmpA.
How strong is the evidence for black chuglam?
The strongest finding for black chuglam carries evidence grade B — moderate evidence. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is black chuglam safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for black chuglam in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does black chuglam interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for black chuglam in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
Is black chuglam 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 LC-HRMS Profiling and Phenolic Content, Cholinesterase, and Antioxidant Activities of Terminalia citrina. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Antibacterial and Synergistic Effects of Terminalia citrina Leaf Extracts Against Gastrointestinal Pathogens: Insights from Metabolomic Analysis. literature abstract metadata
- T2 In-silico insights into Terminalia citrina targeting OmpA: an approach to combat multidrug resistance in Acinetobacter baumannii. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Clinical and Biological Efficacy of Thai Herbal Blood Lipid-Lowering Formulation for Borderline Hyperlipidemia: A Double-Blind Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial. literature abstract metadata