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Devils Tresses

Cassytha

卡西塔是一种寄生植物，从自由生活的木本祖先在樟科内进化而来，并保留了一定的光合作用能力。这使其成为研究早期寄生进化的有趣模型。传统上没有记录关于卡西塔的具体用途。科学研究表明，其提取物可能具有抗菌、抗生物膜、镇痛和利尿作用，其中filiforidine在HL-7702细胞中显示出显著促进葡萄糖消耗的效果且无细胞毒性。此外，从卡西塔中分离出的三种新的色胺类生物碱，包括10-去甲基卡西塔因，在20 μM浓度下促进了HepG2细胞中的葡萄糖消耗。目前的安全性担忧较小，并未记录到与该植物相关的重大问题或药物相互作用。

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最佳证据
D
注意事项
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仅供参考。传统用法并不代表已被证实有效。证据与安全性各不相同，请查阅所引来源。

科学怎么说

  • 从Cassytha filiformis提取物显示出抗菌、抗生物膜、镇痛和利尿作用，且在2000毫克/公斤剂量下无毒性。 D PMID
  • 来自蔓生假须藤（Cassytha filiformis）的菲利福定在HL-7702细胞中表现出显著促进葡萄糖消耗的效果且无细胞毒性。 D PMID
  • 从Cassytha filiformis中分离出三种新的阿波菲内生物碱，其中一种，10-demethylcassythine，在20 µM时显著增强了HepG2细胞的葡萄糖摄取。 D PMID
  • 卡西莎从 Lauraceae 家族中的自由生活乔木祖先演化而来，并保留了一定的光合作用能力，作为研究早期寄生演化的模型。 D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Devils Tresses?

Devils Tresses (Cassytha) 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 Devils Tresses?

4 sourced findings are recorded for Devils Tresses; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: 从Cassytha filiformis提取物显示出抗菌、抗生物膜、镇痛和利尿作用，且在2000毫克/公斤剂量下无毒性。

How strong is the evidence for Devils Tresses?

The strongest finding for Devils Tresses carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Devils Tresses safe? What are the side effects?

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

Does Devils Tresses interact with medications?

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

What are the common names of Devils Tresses?

Devils Tresses is also known as: Cassute.

Is Devils Tresses 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.

来源

  1. T2 Three New Aporphine Alkaloids with Glucose Consumption Increase Activity from Cassytha filiformis. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Isolation, Total Synthesis and Anti-Diabetic Activity of Filiforidine from Cassytha filiformis. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Phytochemistry, Antimicrobial, Analgesic, Antibiofilm, Diuretic Activities, and Acute Toxicity of Bark Extracts From Three Plants (Khaya senegalensis, Ocimum americanum, and Cassytha filiformis) Collected in Benin. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 From laurels to parasites: the origin, evolution, systematics, and applications of Cassytha (Lauraceae). literature abstract metadata