Malabar Tamarind
Garcinia gummi-gutta
Garcinia gummi-gutta, commonly known as mangosteen, is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. Traditionally, its use has not been extensively documented in any specific medical or healing practices. Scientific evidence suggests that extracts from the fruit can synthesize silver nanoparticles with significant antifungal activity against certain fungi, indicating potential applications in nanotherapeutics. However, studies on human health are limited, and more research is needed to confirm these findings. Notably, over 200 cases of liver injury have been linked to supplements containing Garcinia gummi-gutta, though the causality has not been definitively established for all instances. Additionally, while no major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded, users should be cautious and consult healthcare providers before using such supplements due to potential risks.
- 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
- Les extraits de fruits de Garcinia ont synthétisé des nanoparticules d'argent avec une activité antifungique significative contre les champignons causant le mucormycose, montrant un potentiel comme nanothérapies écologiquement friendly.
- L'étude a montré que le biocarburant de Garcinia gummi-gutta assisté par H2 et dopé avec des nanoparticules améliorait les métriques de performance tout en réduisant certaines émissions, bien que l'augmentation des émissions soit restée modérée.
- L'administration d'un extrait de Suaeda japonica a considérablement atténué l'obésité chez les souris en modulant divers paramètres, comparables à ceux de Garcinia gummi-gutta.
- Plus de 200 cas d'atteinte hépatique associés à des compléments alimentaires contenant Garcinia ont été identifiés, suggérant une causalité possible ou probable dans 17 cas.
Frequently asked questions
What is Malabar Tamarind?
Malabar Tamarind (Garcinia gummi-gutta) 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 Malabar Tamarind?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Malabar Tamarind; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Les extraits de fruits de Garcinia ont synthétisé des nanoparticules d'argent avec une activité antifungique significative contre les champignons causant le mucormycose, montrant un potentiel comme nanothérapies écologiquement friendly.
How strong is the evidence for Malabar Tamarind?
The strongest finding for Malabar Tamarind carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Malabar Tamarind safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Malabar Tamarind in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Malabar Tamarind interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Malabar Tamarind in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
Is Malabar Tamarind 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 Therapeutic Potential of Suaeda japonica Makino Leaf Extract Against Obesity in 3T3-L1 Preadipocytes and HFD-Induced C57BL/6 J Mice. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Performance and emission prediction using ANN (artificial neural network) on H2-assisted Garcinia gummi-gutta biofuel doped with nano additives. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Phyto-mediated green synthesis and characterization of anti-mucormycotic silver nanoparticles from fruit extract of Garcinia gummi-gutta and Garcinia indica: a novel biofabrication approach for combating mucormycosis pathogens. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Hepatotoxicity of dietary supplements containing Garcinia gummi-gutta (L.) N. Robson. literature abstract metadata