Ambrosia arborescens

Ambrosia arborescens

Ambrosia arborescens is a plant traditionally not associated with any specific medicinal uses. Scientific studies have shown that its essential oil exhibits moderate anticholinesterase activity and limited antioxidant capacity, while microwave-assisted extraction using ethyl lactate yielded similar compound profiles but slightly higher antioxidant activity compared to traditional methanol maceration. The ethanolic extract demonstrated a dose-dependent decrease in tumor volume in rats with induced breast cancer. However, the aqueous extract at 2000 mg/kg caused mild congestion in kidneys and liver with increased biochemical parameters, though no significant toxicological changes were observed in other organs. To date, there are no major safety concerns or recorded drug interactions noted for Ambrosia arborescens.

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Précautions

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

  • L'extrait éthanolique d'Ambrosia arborescens a montré une diminution dose-dépendante du volume tumoral chez les rats présentant un cancer du sein induit. D PMID
  • L'huile essentielle d'Ambrosia arborescens a montré une activité modérée anticholinestérase et une capacité antioxidant limitée. D PMID
  • L'étude a montré que l'extraction assistée par micro-ondes utilisant le lactate d'éthyle a produit des profils de composés similaires et une activité antioxydante légèrement supérieure en comparaison avec la macération traditionnelle à l'alcool méthanol dans Ambrosia arborescens. D PMID
  • L'extrait aquatique d'Ambrosia arborescens à la dose de 2000 mg/kg a provoqué une congestion légère aux reins et au foie avec des paramètres biochimiques augmentés, sans montrer de changements toxico-logiques significatifs dans les autres organes. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Ambrosia arborescens?

Ambrosia arborescens (Ambrosia arborescens) 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 Ambrosia arborescens?

4 sourced findings are recorded for Ambrosia arborescens; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: L'extrait éthanolique d'Ambrosia arborescens a montré une diminution dose-dépendante du volume tumoral chez les rats présentant un cancer du sein induit.

How strong is the evidence for Ambrosia arborescens?

The strongest finding for Ambrosia arborescens carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Ambrosia arborescens safe? What are the side effects?

No major safety issues are recorded for Ambrosia arborescens in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.

Does Ambrosia arborescens interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for Ambrosia arborescens in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

Is Ambrosia arborescens 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

  1. T2 Acute toxicity of aqueous extract of Ambrosia arborescens Mill. on biochemical and histopathological parameters in rats. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Effect of Ambrosia arborescens Mill. ethanolic extract on breast cancer induced in rats. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Microwave-Assisted Extraction of Secondary Metabolites Using Ethyl Lactate Green Solvent from Ambrosia arborescens: LC/ESI-MS/MS and Antioxidant Activity. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Chemical Composition and Preliminary Screening of Anticholinesterase and Antioxidant Activities of the Essential Oil of Ambrosia arborescens Mill. from Southern Ecuador. literature abstract metadata