Cape Coast Lily

Crinum macowanii

Crinum macowanii is a plant traditionally used in Uganda for treating snakebite envenomation. While its traditional medicinal uses are limited, it has shown promise in scientific research. Studies have demonstrated that silver nanoparticles synthesized from Crinum macowanii enhance the sensitivity of luminol for blood detection at crime scenes. Additionally, six fungal endophytes identified from this plant exhibit significant antibacterial activity and mild cytotoxicity against cancer cell lines. The leaves of Crinum macowanii also contain bacteria with varying levels of antibacterial and anticancer activity, some of which include known bioactive compounds. To date, no major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded for this plant.

एक नज़र में
सर्वोत्तम प्रमाण
D
सावधानियाँ

केवल जानकारी हेतु। पारंपरिक उपयोग का अर्थ सिद्ध प्रभावशीलता नहीं है। प्रमाण और सुरक्षा भिन्न होती है — उद्धृत स्रोत देखें।

विज्ञान क्या कहता है

  • अध्ययन दिखाता है कि विभिन्न पौधे से बनाए गए चांदी के नानो अणु, Crinum macowanii शामिल होकर, आपतक्रमों में रक्त पता लगाने के लिए लूमिनोल की संवेदनशीलता को सुधार दिया। D PMID
  • Crinum macowanii was one of six plant species documented used by traditional medicine practitioners to treat snakebite envenomation in Uganda. D PMID
  • क्रिनम माकोवानी से छह फंगल इन्डोफाइट विशेष रूप से पेनिसिलियम स्प. का उपयोग करके महत्वपूर्ण अंबरीश गुण दिखाई, D PMID
  • अध्ययन ने क्रिनम मैकोवानी की पत्तों से विभिन्न स्तर की अंतिमिक्रोबियल और खराबी-नुकसान-प्रतिरोधी गतिविधि दिखाने वाली जैविक संरचनाओं के अण्वेषण में सफलता पाई, और कुछ उत्योजित घटकों को शामिल करने वाले निकासीय अवशेषों को पहचाना। D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Cape Coast Lily?

Cape Coast Lily (Crinum macowanii) 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 Cape Coast Lily?

4 sourced findings are recorded for Cape Coast Lily; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: अध्ययन दिखाता है कि विभिन्न पौधे से बनाए गए चांदी के नानो अणु, Crinum macowanii शामिल होकर, आपतक्रमों में रक्त पता लगाने के लिए लूमिनोल की संवेदनशीलता को सुधार दिया।

How strong is the evidence for Cape Coast Lily?

The strongest finding for Cape Coast Lily carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Cape Coast Lily safe? What are the side effects?

No major safety issues are recorded for Cape Coast Lily in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.

Does Cape Coast Lily interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for Cape Coast Lily in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

What are the common names of Cape Coast Lily?

Cape Coast Lily is also known as: Кринум Макована.

Is Cape Coast Lily 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.

स्रोत

  1. T2 Medicinal plants species used by herbalists in the treatment of snakebite envenomation in Uganda. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Antibacterial and Anticancer Activity and Untargeted Secondary Metabolite Profiling of Crude Bacterial Endophyte Extracts from Crinum macowanii Baker Leaves. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Synthesis and application of silver nanoparticles from lemon peel extract and other local plant extracts for detection of "blood" at crime scene. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Metabolomic profile and bioactivity of fungal endophytes isolated from Crinum macowanii. literature abstract metadata