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.
- 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
- 研究发现，从各种植物提取物中合成的银纳米颗粒，包括Crinum macowanii，增强了 luminol 在犯罪现场检测血液的灵敏度。
- Crinum macowanii was one of six plant species documented used by traditional medicine practitioners to treat snakebite envenomation in Uganda.
- 来自Crinum macowanii的六种真菌内生菌显示出显著的抗菌活性，尤其是Penicillium sp.。
- 研究发现来自克林姆麦考尼叶的细菌显示出不同水平的抗菌和抗癌活性，一些提取物含有已知的生物活性化合物。
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: 研究发现，从各种植物提取物中合成的银纳米颗粒，包括Crinum macowanii，增强了 luminol 在犯罪现场检测血液的灵敏度。
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.
来源
- T2 Medicinal plants species used by herbalists in the treatment of snakebite envenomation in Uganda. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Antibacterial and Anticancer Activity and Untargeted Secondary Metabolite Profiling of Crude Bacterial Endophyte Extracts from Crinum macowanii Baker Leaves. literature abstract metadata
- 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
- T2 Metabolomic profile and bioactivity of fungal endophytes isolated from Crinum macowanii. literature abstract metadata