African Almond
Prunus africana
Prunus africana is a tree native to West and Central Africa. Traditionally, there are no specific recorded uses of this plant across various African traditions. Scientific evidence has shown that six endophytic bacterial isolates from Prunus africana exhibited antimicrobial activity against multiple tested pathogens, and the bark methanolic extract demonstrated concentration-dependent cytotoxicity towards prostate cancer cells in vitro, primarily via apoptosis. The 80% methanol extract showed some antibacterial activity but its effectiveness varied compared to other plants in the study. The plant is found in late-successional canopy structures within church forests and younger exclosures. No major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded for Prunus africana.
- 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
- 从非洲樱桃中分离出的六种内生细菌表现出对多种测试病原体的抗菌活性。
- 非洲樱桃树皮的甲醇提取物在体外对前列腺癌细胞表现出浓度依赖性的细胞毒性，主要通过凋亡实现。
- Prunus africana 在教堂森林中表现出稳定的晚优势树冠结构，但也发现于较年轻的隔离区。
- 研究发现非洲樱桃具有抗菌作用，尽管其活性并未被列为测试植物中最显著的活性。
Frequently asked questions
What is African Almond?
African Almond (Prunus africana) 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 African Almond?
4 sourced findings are recorded for African Almond; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: 从非洲樱桃中分离出的六种内生细菌表现出对多种测试病原体的抗菌活性。
How strong is the evidence for African Almond?
The strongest finding for African Almond carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is African Almond safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for African Almond in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does African Almond interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for African Almond in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of African Almond?
African Almond is also known as: Слива африканская.
Is African Almond 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 Church forests as reference systems: successional pathways, regeneration dynamics, and species composition across forest types in the highlands of Ethiopia. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Assessment of cytotoxic effects of Prunus Africana extracts on prostate cancer C4-2 cells in vitro. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Antimicrobial Activity and Metabolomic Profiling of Secondary Metabolites From Endophytic Bacteria Associated With Prunus africana. literature abstract metadata
- T2 In vitro antibacterial properties of selected medicinal plants used by traditional healers for gastrointestinal disorders in the Heban-Arsi and Kofale districts of Southern Ethiopia. literature abstract metadata