Red Sandalwood
Adenanthera microsperma
Adenanthera microsperma is a plant traditionally with no recorded uses. Scientific studies have shown it to exhibit significant anti-inflammatory activity, comparable to indomethacin in a rat paw edema model, though more research is needed for broader applications. The complete chloroplast genome of Polygala fallax and the plastome of Calliandra haematocephala were sequenced, revealing typical angiosperm structures but with extensive rearrangements. For forest restoration projects, sowing timing did not significantly impact the yield or growth of Adenanthera microsperma compared to other tested tree species for direct seeding. No major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded, though further investigation is warranted given its potential anti-inflammatory properties.
- Meilleure preuve
- D
- Précautions
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Information uniquement. L'usage traditionnel ne signifie pas une efficacité prouvée. Les preuves et la sécurité varient — consultez les sources citées.
Ce que dit la science
- Adenanthera microsperma a montré une activité anti-inflammatoire importante dans un modèle d'œdème de la patte chez le rat, comparable à celle de l'indométacine.
- Le génome complémentaire des chloroplastes de Polygala fallax a été séquencé et caractérisé, révélant une structure quadrupartite typique d'angiospermes avec 135 gènes annotés.
- Le plastome de Calliandra haematocephala a montré des réarrangements étendus et une expansion des repeats inversés, ce qui le rend l'un des plus grands enregistrés dans la sous-famille Mimoseae.
- Le moment de semis n'a pas eu d'effet significatif sur la production ou le développement d'Adenanthera microsperma et d'autres espèces d'arbres testées pour la semence directe dans les projets de rétablissement forestier.
- L'étude a séquencé et comparé les gènes chloroplastiques d'Adenanthera microsperma et des espèces de Prosopis, révélant des similarités ainsi que certaines divergences entre eux.
Frequently asked questions
What is Red Sandalwood?
Red Sandalwood (Adenanthera microsperma) 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 Red Sandalwood?
5 sourced findings are recorded for Red Sandalwood; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Adenanthera microsperma a montré une activité anti-inflammatoire importante dans un modèle d'œdème de la patte chez le rat, comparable à celle de l'indométacine.
How strong is the evidence for Red Sandalwood?
The strongest finding for Red Sandalwood carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Red Sandalwood safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Red Sandalwood in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Red Sandalwood interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Red Sandalwood in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
Is Red Sandalwood 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.
Sources
- T2 Sowing time and direct seeding success of native tree species for restoring tropical forest ecosystems in northern Thailand literature abstract metadata
- T2 Unraveling the Chloroplast Genomes of Two Prosopis Species to Identify Its Genomic Information, Comparative Analyses and Phylogenetic Relationship. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Selected Indian Medicinal Plants Exhibit Anti-Inflammatory Activity by Modulating Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines In Vitro and in Carrageenan-Induced Rat Paw Edema. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Dispersed repeats and inverted repeat expansion drive major plastomic rearrangements in Calliandra haematocephala (Leguminosae: Mimoseae). literature abstract metadata
- T2 The complete chloroplast genome of Polygala fallax hemsl. (polygalaceae), a medicinal plant in China. literature abstract metadata