calebassier
Crescentia cujete · Calabash Tree
Crescentia cujete, also known as calabash tree or gour, is a plant native to tropical regions of Central and South America. While traditional uses for this plant are not well-documented, it has been studied in various contexts. Scientific evidence suggests that fermented Crescentia cujete may have some potential immunomodulatory effects, particularly by increasing CD4+ and CD4+/CD8+ ratios. In another study involving ranchu goldfish, the fruit extract of Crescentia cujete showed significant increases in heterophils and affected C-reactive protein levels, COX-2 immunoreactivity, and CD4+ levels. Additionally, molecular docking and dynamics simulations have identified several compounds with potential antidiabetic activity, though further validation is required to confirm these findings. When combined with enrofloxacin, Crescentia cujete showed improved radiological and immunological outcomes in rat models of pneumonic pasteurellosis, although its effect on CD8+ immune expression was not significant. No major safety issues or recorded drug interactions have been identified for this plant.
- 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
- L'étude a montré que le Crescentia cujete fermenté n'a eu aucun impact significatif sur la plupart des paramètres d'hématochimie et de chimie clinique, mais a augmenté les rapports CD4+ et CD4+/CD8+.
- L'extrait de fruit de Crescentia cujete a considérablement augmenté les hétérophiles et affecté l'immunoréactivité de la protéine C-réactive, la COX-2 et les niveaux de CD4+ chez les poissons d'eau chaude Ranchu.
- L'étude a identifié plusieurs composés issus de Crescentia cujete avec une activité antidiabétique potentielle contre des enzymes clés impliquées dans le diabète de type 2, bien que des validations supplémentaires soient nécessaires.
- FCC combinée à l'enrofloxacine a montré une meilleure réparation pulmonaire et une augmentation de l'expression immunitaire chez les rats avec une pneumonie pasteurelleuse induite par rapport aux autres traitements, bien que cela n'affecte pas l'expression CD8+.
Frequently asked questions
What is calebassier?
calebassier (Crescentia cujete) 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 calebassier?
4 sourced findings are recorded for calebassier; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: L'étude a montré que le Crescentia cujete fermenté n'a eu aucun impact significatif sur la plupart des paramètres d'hématochimie et de chimie clinique, mais a augmenté les rapports CD4+ et CD4+/CD8+.
How strong is the evidence for calebassier?
The strongest finding for calebassier carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is calebassier safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for calebassier in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does calebassier interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for calebassier in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of calebassier?
calebassier is also known as: Calabash Tree, Калебасовое дерево.
Is calebassier 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 Cheminformatics identification of modulators of key carbohydrate-metabolizing enzymes from C. cujete for type-2 diabetes mellitus intervention. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Effects of fermented Crescentia cujete L. on the profile of hematology, clinical chemistry, and circulatory CD4+/CD8+ in Sprague Dawley rats. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Effects of Crescentia cujete (L.) fruit extract on the profile of hematology of ranchu goldfish (Carassius auratus). literature abstract metadata
- T2 The standardization and efficacy of fermented Crescentia cujete (L.) in combination with enrofloxacin against artificially induced pneumonic pasteurellosis in rat models. literature abstract metadata