Chinese cucumber
Trichosanthes kirilowii
Trichosanthes kirilowii, also known as Chinese winter melon or balsam pear, is a traditional plant in East Asian medicine. While its specific use in traditional practices has not been extensively documented, studies have shown that extracts from this plant can improve constipation in mice by modulating gut microbiota and brain-gut axis activity. Additionally, the plant has demonstrated potential anti-cancer properties through network pharmacology approaches, though broader human applications remain to be explored. Scientific evidence is limited but suggests possible multi-target mechanisms against triple-negative breast cancer. No major safety concerns or known drug interactions have been recorded for Trichosanthes kirilowii.
- 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
- 来自栝楼的TKPW通过调节肠道微生物群和脑-肠轴改善了小鼠便秘。
- 研究鉴定出两种黄瓜绿斑驳花叶病毒从栝楼中分离出来，并开发了对该病毒的诊断试验。
- T. kirilowii 支持了Z. tau 更高的繁殖能力和更快的人口增长速度，与C. moschata相比。
- 这项研究通过网络药理学、分子药理学和代谢组学方法，确定了三七皂苷元Maxim复方颗粒在对抗三阴性乳腺癌中的潜在多靶点机制。
Frequently asked questions
What is Chinese cucumber?
Chinese cucumber (Trichosanthes kirilowii) 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 Chinese cucumber?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Chinese cucumber; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: 来自栝楼的TKPW通过调节肠道微生物群和脑-肠轴改善了小鼠便秘。
How strong is the evidence for Chinese cucumber?
The strongest finding for Chinese cucumber carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Chinese cucumber safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Chinese cucumber in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Chinese cucumber interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Chinese cucumber in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Chinese cucumber?
Chinese cucumber is also known as: Трихозант Кириллова.
Is Chinese cucumber 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 Infectious Clone Development of Zucchini Green Mottle Mosaic Virus Infecting Medicinal Plant Trichosanthes kirilowii and Establishment of a Serological Assay System. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Integrative analysis of Trichosanthes kirilowii maxim formula granules' anti-triple-negative breast cancer mechanism via network pharmacology, metabolomics, and molecular pharmacology. literature abstract metadata
- T2 A neutral polysaccharide from the pulp of Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim mitigates constipation through microbiota-dependent activation of brain-gut axis. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Age-Stage, Two-Sex Life Table Analyses of Zeugodacus tau Preferences Comparing Trichosanthes kirilowii and Cucurbita moschata. literature abstract metadata