Guarea

Guarea

Guarea is a genus of plants primarily found in tropical and subtropical regions, particularly Central and South America. While traditional uses for specific species within this genus are not well-documented, some species have shown potential biological activities. For instance, extracts from Guarea guidonia roots and Anadenanthera colubrina leaves demonstrated significant inhibitory effects on plant growth. Additionally, studies indicate that extracts from Piper nigrum, Albizia ferruginea, and Guarea cedrata exhibit varying levels of anthelmintic activity against nematodes in vitro. Spathulenol, isolated from Guarea macrophylla, displayed potent and selective in vitro anthelmintic activity against Angiostrongylus cantonensis larvae. The soil microbiome's influence on leaf heat tolerance was also observed differently under warming compared to ambient conditions for Guarea guidonia seedlings. Currently, there is no substantial evidence of major safety concerns or recorded drug interactions associated with the use of Guarea species. However, further research is necessary to fully understand their potential applications and effects.

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最佳证据
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注意事项

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Guarea guidonia树根和Anadenanthera colubrina树叶提取物对目标植物生长显示出显著的抑制作用。 D PMID
  • 研究发现,从黑胡椒(Piper nigrum)、锈豆树(Albizia ferruginea)和桂儿茶(Guarea cedrata)提取的物质在体外对线虫具有不同程度的驱虫活性。 D PMID
  • Spathulenol, isolated from Guarea macrophylla, showed potent in vitro anthelmintic activity against Angiostrongylus cantonensis larvae with selectivity. D PMID
  • Guarea guidonia 幼苗在升温条件下与环境条件下相比,土壤微生物群落对叶片热耐受性的影响不同。 D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Guarea?

Guarea (Guarea) 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 Guarea?

4 sourced findings are recorded for Guarea; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: 研究发现,从Guarea guidonia树根和Anadenanthera colubrina树叶提取物对目标植物生长显示出显著的抑制作用。

How strong is the evidence for Guarea?

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

Is Guarea safe? What are the side effects?

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

Does Guarea interact with medications?

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

Is Guarea 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 Tropical Forest Soil Microbiome Modulates Leaf Heat Tolerance More Strongly Under Warming Than Ambient Conditions. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Anthelminthic Activity of Piper nigrum, Albizia ferruginea, and Guarea cedrata Against Caenorhabditis elegans and Heligmosomoides polygyrus: In Vitro and In Silico Molecular Docking Approach. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 New perspectives on the allelopathic potential of Brazilian Atlantic Forest native trees. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Spathulenol, a Sesquiterpene from Guarea macrophylla, Displays Potent and Selective Anthelmintic Activity against Angiostrongylus cantonensis. literature abstract metadata