Champac, Champaca
Magnolia champaca · Champak, Champak tree, Joy Perfume Tree, Champaca, Yellow Champaka, Orange Chempaca, Orange Champak, Orange Champaka, Chempaca Merah, Sapu, Cempaka Kuning
Magnolia champaca is a tree native to Southeast Asia, particularly found in countries like India, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Traditionally, it has not been extensively used for medicinal purposes across various cultures. Scientific studies have shown promising results with certain compounds from the bark demonstrating potential thrombolytic and cytotoxic activities, though their efficacy varies compared to standard medications. An isolated compound from Magnolia champaca exhibited moderate anti-inflammatory and antineoplastic activity both in vitro and in vivo settings; however, more research is needed to confirm these findings. No significant safety concerns or reported drug interactions have been documented 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
- Cette étude a montré que la spectroscopie ATR-FTIR combinée à la chimiométrie peut différencier efficacement certaines espèces de bois avec une grande précision, aidant à combattre l'adulteration du bois.
- L'étude a identifié plusieurs composés dans la peau de Magnolia champaca avec une activité potentiellement trombolytique et cytotoxique, bien que leur efficacité varie par rapport aux médicaments standards.
- Les anneaux de bois des arbres Magnolia champaca provenant d’aires routières ont montré des concentrations plus élevées de métaux lourds par rapport aux forêts naturelles sur une période de plus de vingt-cinq ans.
- The study found that an isolated compound from Magnolia champaca showed moderate anti-inflammatory and antineoplastic activity in vitro and in vivo.
- L'étude a montré que les huiles essentielles des feuilles de Magnolia champaca varient en composition et se composent principalement d'hydrocarbures sesquiterpéniques, d'alcools, β-elemène, γ-muurolène et β-caryophyllène.
Frequently asked questions
What is Champac, Champaca?
Champac, Champaca (Magnolia champaca) 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 Champac, Champaca?
5 sourced findings are recorded for Champac, Champaca; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Cette étude a montré que la spectroscopie ATR-FTIR combinée à la chimiométrie peut différencier efficacement certaines espèces de bois avec une grande précision, aidant à combattre l'adulteration du bois.
How strong is the evidence for Champac, Champaca?
The strongest finding for Champac, Champaca carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Champac, Champaca safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Champac, Champaca in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Champac, Champaca interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Champac, Champaca in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Champac, Champaca?
Champac, Champaca is also known as: Champak, Champak tree, Joy Perfume Tree, Champaca, Yellow Champaka, Orange Chempaca, Orange Champak, Orange Champaka, Chempaca Merah, Sapu, Cempaka Kuning, Магнолия чампака.
Is Champac, Champaca 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 Volatile Profiling of Magnolia champaca Accessions by Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry Coupled with Chemometrics. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Unveiling the therapeutic potential: Evaluation of anti-inflammatory and antineoplastic activity of Magnolia champaca Linn's stem bark isolate through molecular docking insights. literature abstract metadata
- T2 A quick and non-destructive approach to combat timber adulteration using attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and chemometrics. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Dendrochemical analysis of heavy metals in Magnolia champaca tree rings in Mizoram, Northeast India. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Analytical and biological assessment of Magnolia champaca L. stem bark: Integrating ATR-FTIR, GC-MS, thrombolytic activity, brine shrimp lethality and molecular docking. literature abstract metadata