Cucumis
Cucumis prophetarum
Cucumis prophetarum is a plant with origins and traditional uses not well-documented. Scientific studies have shown that extracts from its fruit, encapsulated in BSA nanospheres, induced apoptosis in various human cancer cell lines, suggesting potential anti-cancer properties. Root extracts demonstrated better antibacterial and antioxidant activities compared to isolated compounds, while hydroalcoholic extracts showed insulin-sensitizing effects through multiple mechanisms involving different plant parts. Decoctions from leaves, stems, and roots exhibited low cytotoxicity and varying degrees of insulin sensitization in myoblasts. Currently, there is no recorded evidence of major safety issues or drug interactions associated with Cucumis prophetarum.
- 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，包裹在BSA纳米球中的Cucumis prophetarum果实提取物诱导了多种人类癌细胞系的ROS依赖性线粒体凋亡。
- 黄瓜先知者（Cucumis prophetarum L.）的水醇提取物通过不同的途径增强胰岛素信号传导，在胰岛素抵抗肌细胞中显示出作为胰岛素敏感性植物化学物质来源的前景。
- Cucumis prophetarum 叶、茎和根的煎液在肌成纤维细胞中显示出低细胞毒性并具有不同程度的胰岛素敏感性增强。
- 研究发现黄瓜先知（Cucumis prophetarum）根提取物中含有五种化合物，显示出与分离出的化合物相比具有混合的抗菌和抗氧化活性。
Frequently asked questions
What is Cucumis?
Cucumis (Cucumis prophetarum) 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 Cucumis?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Cucumis; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: 研究发现，包裹在BSA纳米球中的Cucumis prophetarum果实提取物诱导了多种人类癌细胞系的ROS依赖性线粒体凋亡。
How strong is the evidence for Cucumis?
The strongest finding for Cucumis carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Cucumis safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Cucumis in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Cucumis interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Cucumis in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Cucumis?
Cucumis is also known as: Огурец пророков.
Is Cucumis 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 Antibacterial and antioxidant activities of extracts and isolated compounds from the roots extract of Cucumis prophetarum and in silico study on DNA gyrase and human peroxiredoxin 5. literature abstract metadata
- T2 ROS-Mediated Apoptosis Induced by BSA Nanospheres Encapsulated with Fruit Extract of Cucumis prophetarum in Various Human Cancer Cell Lines. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Insulin-Sensitizing Properties of Decoctions from Leaves, Stems, and Roots of Cucumis prophetarum L. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Hydroalcoholic Extracts of Cucumis prophetarum L. Affect the Insulin Signaling Pathway in an In Vitro Model of Insulin-Resistant L6 Myotubes. literature abstract metadata