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Miraculous Berry

Synsepalum dulcificum

Sisrè berry (Synsepalum dulcificum) is a plant native to West Africa, particularly known for its traditional use in local cuisines. It has been traditionally used to enhance the sweetness of food and beverages due to its ability to temporarily alter taste perception. Scientific evidence suggests that habitual consumption of miracle berry supplements may improve taste perception, nutritional status, and quality of life in malnourished cancer patients without reported adverse effects; however, more extensive trials are needed to confirm these findings. The plant's leaves contain galloylated flavonoid glycosides with potential antiviral and antibacterial properties. Notably, no major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded for this plant.

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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

  • 研究发现，经常服用标准剂量的奇迹果补充剂可以改善营养不良癌症患者的味觉感知、营养状况和生活质量，且无不良反应。 B PMID
  • 西斯雷浆果植物（Synsepalum dulcificum）表现出非经典的二型雄蕊，所有个体均显示出S型和L型花形态。 D PMID
  • 研究确定了甘油基黄酮苷作为西非木枣叶中的活性成分，显示出对流感病毒神经氨酸酶的强大抑制作用。 D PMID
  • The available evidence suggests potential benefits of miracle berry supplementation in improving taste perception, caloric intake, and other health domains in cancer patients, though larger trials are needed. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Miraculous Berry?

Miraculous Berry (Synsepalum dulcificum) 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 Miraculous Berry?

4 sourced findings are recorded for Miraculous Berry; the strongest carries evidence grade B. For example: 研究发现，经常服用标准剂量的奇迹果补充剂可以改善营养不良癌症患者的味觉感知、营养状况和生活质量，且无不良反应。

How strong is the evidence for Miraculous Berry?

The strongest finding for Miraculous Berry carries evidence grade B — moderate evidence. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Miraculous Berry safe? What are the side effects?

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

Does Miraculous Berry interact with medications?

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

What are the common names of Miraculous Berry?

Miraculous Berry is also known as: Магический фрукт, Fruit miracle.

Is Miraculous Berry 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 Efficacy and Safety of Habitual Consumption of a Food Supplement Containing Miraculin in Malnourished Cancer Patients: The CLINMIR Pilot Study. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Phenology and floral morph variation suggest non-classical distyly in the Sisrè berry plant [Synsepalum dulcificum (Schumach. & Thonn.) Daniell, Sapotaceae]. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Miracle berry for management of cancer and cancer treatment-related adverse effects. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 High-Resolution Neuraminidase Inhibition Profiling of Synsepalum Dulcificum Based on UPLC-MS/MS: A Study of Anti-Influenza Constituents in a Potential Edible Resource. literature abstract metadata