Liane du Pérou
Uncaria tomentosa · Cat's Claw
Uncaria tomentosa, commonly known as cat's claw, is a traditional medicine used in South American folk remedies. While its specific uses are not extensively documented, it has been traditionally employed for various conditions such as digestive issues and immune support. Scientific evidence suggests potential benefits, including reduced progression of aortic plaque and improved vascular histology in rabbits fed a high-fat diet, possibly through mechanisms involving ox-LDL uptake inhibition and reduced inflammatory responses. Uncaria tomentosa extracts also showed selective cytotoxicity against certain cancer cell lines, with aqueous bark and pentacyclic oxindole alkaloid-rich extracts being particularly promising. Quinovic acid was noted for enhancing KHYG-1 cell cytotoxicity by modulating the Ras/MAPK signaling pathway and increasing interferon-gamma expression. No major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded, but further research is needed to fully understand its therapeutic potential and safety profile.
- Meilleure preuve
- A
- 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
- une supplémentation par Imoviral® a entraîné une uprégulation temporaire précoce de TNF-α et d'IL-1β, avec des changements limités dans d'autres gènes immunitaires par rapport aux groupes de contrôle.
- Le rhy a réduit la progression des plaques à l'aorte et amélioré la histologie vasculaire chez les lapins nourris avec une alimentation riche en gras en inhibant l'uptake de LDL-oxi et en réduisant les réponses inflammatoires.
- Les extraits d'Uncaria tomentosa ont montré une cytopathicité sélective contre certaines lignées cellulaires cancéreuses, avec les extraits crudes aqueux de la corteille et riches en alcaloïdes oxindoliques pentacycliques étant les plus prometteurs.
- L'acide quinovique augmente la cytotoxicité des cellules KHYG-1 en modulant le chemin de signalisation Ras/MAPK et en augmentant l'expression d'interféron-gamma.
Frequently asked questions
What is Liane du Pérou?
Liane du Pérou (Uncaria tomentosa) 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 Liane du Pérou?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Liane du Pérou; the strongest carries evidence grade A. For example: une supplémentation par Imoviral® a entraîné une uprégulation temporaire précoce de TNF-α et d'IL-1β, avec des changements limités dans d'autres gènes immunitaires par rapport aux groupes de contrôle.
How strong is the evidence for Liane du Pérou?
The strongest finding for Liane du Pérou carries evidence grade A — strong evidence. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Liane du Pérou safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Liane du Pérou in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Liane du Pérou interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Liane du Pérou in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Liane du Pérou?
Liane du Pérou is also known as: Cat's Claw, Ункария опушённая.
Is Liane du Pérou 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 Cytotoxic effect of different Uncaria tomentosa (cat's claw) extracts, fractions on normal and cancer cells: a systematic review. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Rhynchophylline alleviates early atherosclerosis by attenuating oxidized low-density lipoprotein-induced foam cell formation and endothelial dysfunction. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Quinovic Acid Enhances the Cytotoxicity of KHYG-1 Cells by Modulating the Ras/MAPK Signalling Pathway and Interferon-Gamma Expression. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Evaluation of Imoviral® effects on early immune response in Sparus aurata challenged with Vibrio anguillarum. literature abstract metadata