Cucumis
Cucumis prophetarum
Cucumis prophetarum is a plant with origins and traditional uses not well-documented. Scientific studies have shown that extracts from its fruit, encapsulated in BSA nanospheres, induced apoptosis in various human cancer cell lines, suggesting potential anti-cancer properties. Root extracts demonstrated better antibacterial and antioxidant activities compared to isolated compounds, while hydroalcoholic extracts showed insulin-sensitizing effects through multiple mechanisms involving different plant parts. Decoctions from leaves, stems, and roots exhibited low cytotoxicity and varying degrees of insulin sensitization in myoblasts. Currently, there is no recorded evidence of major safety issues or drug interactions associated with Cucumis prophetarum.
- 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 l'extrait de fruit de Cucumis prophetarum encapsulé dans des nanosphères de BSA a induit une apoptose mitochondriale dépendante des ROS dans diverses lignées cellulaires cancéreuses humaines.
- Les extraits hidroalcooliques de Cucumis prophetarum L. améliorent la signalisation de l'insuline par différents chemins dans les cellules musculaires résistantes à l'insuline, montrant du potentiel comme source de phytochimiques sensibilisantes à l'insuline.
- Les décoctions des feuilles, tiges et racines de Cucumis prophetarum ont montré une faible cytotoxicité et une sensibilité à l'insuline variable chez les myoblastes.
- L'étude a identifié cinq composés issus des extraits racine de Cucumis prophetarum, montrant une activité antibactérienne et antioxydante mixte par rapport aux composés isolés.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cucumis?
Cucumis (Cucumis prophetarum) 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 Cucumis?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Cucumis; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: L'étude a montré que l'extrait de fruit de Cucumis prophetarum encapsulé dans des nanosphères de BSA a induit une apoptose mitochondriale dépendante des ROS dans diverses lignées cellulaires cancéreuses humaines.
How strong is the evidence for Cucumis?
The strongest finding for Cucumis carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Cucumis safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Cucumis in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Cucumis interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Cucumis in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Cucumis?
Cucumis is also known as: Огурец пророков.
Is Cucumis 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 Antibacterial and antioxidant activities of extracts and isolated compounds from the roots extract of Cucumis prophetarum and in silico study on DNA gyrase and human peroxiredoxin 5. literature abstract metadata
- T2 ROS-Mediated Apoptosis Induced by BSA Nanospheres Encapsulated with Fruit Extract of Cucumis prophetarum in Various Human Cancer Cell Lines. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Insulin-Sensitizing Properties of Decoctions from Leaves, Stems, and Roots of Cucumis prophetarum L. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Hydroalcoholic Extracts of Cucumis prophetarum L. Affect the Insulin Signaling Pathway in an In Vitro Model of Insulin-Resistant L6 Myotubes. literature abstract metadata