Ilex guayusa
Ilex guayusa
Ilex guayusa, a traditional plant from Ecuador, has seen its use and preparation evolve among Kichwa families in Napo province. Traditionally, specific uses are not well-documented; however, modern research indicates that Ilex guayusa leaf extract may improve mood, energy, and cognitive performance, with higher doses potentially enhancing motor-cognitive function but also increasing jitteriness, particularly in women. Scientific evidence suggests that the plant's metabolite profile is influenced by factors such as age and sunlight exposure, impacting various metabolic pathways. An integrated workflow for quantifying chlorogenic acids using HPLC-UV and MS/MS has been developed to enhance structural characterization. No major safety concerns or known drug interactions have been recorded, though further research is warranted to fully understand its potential effects and applications.
- 最佳证据
- B
- 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
- 从伊莱克斯·瓜亚萨叶提取物在两种剂量下均改善了情绪、能量和认知表现，较高剂量增强了运动-认知功能但增加了女性的紧张感。
- 研究发现，植物的年龄和光照暴露显著影响了Ilex guayusa叶片中的代谢物谱型，从而影响各种代谢物在不同代谢途径中的水平。
- 该研究开发了一种集成的工作流程，用于使用HPLC-UV和UPLC-MS/MS对Ilex guayusa中的氯罗宁酸进行定性分析，从而提高结构表征而不进行全面的异构体定量。
- 研究发现，尽管一些传统做法仍然存在，基乔瓦家庭近年来在饮用和准备圭亚萨方面的消费习惯已经发生了变化。
Frequently asked questions
What is Ilex guayusa?
Ilex guayusa (Ilex guayusa) 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 Ilex guayusa?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Ilex guayusa; the strongest carries evidence grade B. For example: 从伊莱克斯·瓜亚萨叶提取物在两种剂量下均改善了情绪、能量和认知表现，较高剂量增强了运动-认知功能但增加了女性的紧张感。
How strong is the evidence for Ilex guayusa?
The strongest finding for Ilex guayusa carries evidence grade B — moderate evidence. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Ilex guayusa safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Ilex guayusa in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Ilex guayusa interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Ilex guayusa in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
Is Ilex guayusa 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 Acute, dose-response effects of guayusa leaf extract on mood, cognitive and motor-cognitive performance, and blood pressure, heart rate, and ventricular repolarization. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Integrated HPLC-UV validation and LC-MS/MS optimization with molecular networking and chemometrics for advanced characterization of chlorogenic acids in Ilex guayusa. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Influence of plant age and sunlight exposure on the volatile profile and metabolomic pathways of Ilex guayusa leaves used in the traditional Amazonian beverage. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Socio-cultural components related to the cropping, harvesting, and consumption of guayusa (Ilex guayusa Loes) in Amazonian Kichwa communities. literature abstract metadata