African Almond
Prunus africana
Prunus africana is a tree native to West and Central Africa. Traditionally, there are no specific recorded uses of this plant across various African traditions. Scientific evidence has shown that six endophytic bacterial isolates from Prunus africana exhibited antimicrobial activity against multiple tested pathogens, and the bark methanolic extract demonstrated concentration-dependent cytotoxicity towards prostate cancer cells in vitro, primarily via apoptosis. The 80% methanol extract showed some antibacterial activity but its effectiveness varied compared to other plants in the study. The plant is found in late-successional canopy structures within church forests and younger exclosures. No major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded for Prunus africana.
- 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
- Six isolats bactériens endophytes provenant de Prunus africana ont montré une activité antibactérienne contre plusieurs pathogènes testés.
- L'extrait méthanolique de la corteille de Prunus africana a montré une cytotoxicité dépendante de la concentration chez les cellules cancéreuses de la prostate in vitro, principalement par apoptose.
- Prunus africana a montré une présence stable avec une structure d’arbre dominant tardif dans les forêts ecclésiastiques mais était également présente dans des enclos plus jeunes.
- L'étude a montré que Prunus africana présente des propriétés antibactériennes, bien qu'aucune activité n'ait été soulignée comme étant la plus significative parmi les plantes testées.
Frequently asked questions
What is African Almond?
African Almond (Prunus africana) 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 African Almond?
4 sourced findings are recorded for African Almond; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Six isolats bactériens endophytes provenant de Prunus africana ont montré une activité antibactérienne contre plusieurs pathogènes testés.
How strong is the evidence for African Almond?
The strongest finding for African Almond carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is African Almond safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for African Almond in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does African Almond interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for African Almond in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of African Almond?
African Almond is also known as: Слива африканская.
Is African Almond 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 Church forests as reference systems: successional pathways, regeneration dynamics, and species composition across forest types in the highlands of Ethiopia. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Assessment of cytotoxic effects of Prunus Africana extracts on prostate cancer C4-2 cells in vitro. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Antimicrobial Activity and Metabolomic Profiling of Secondary Metabolites From Endophytic Bacteria Associated With Prunus africana. literature abstract metadata
- T2 In vitro antibacterial properties of selected medicinal plants used by traditional healers for gastrointestinal disorders in the Heban-Arsi and Kofale districts of Southern Ethiopia. literature abstract metadata