sacred virola

Virola elongata

Virola elongata, a tree native to the Peruvian Amazon, is traditionally not used for any known medicinal purposes in its cultural context. Scientific studies have shown that its hydroethanolic extract (HEVe) exhibits both systemic and topical anti-inflammatory activity without cytotoxicity in mice models and RAW 264.7 cells. The plant contributes significantly to aboveground biomass, ranking as the fourth most important contributor among Myristicaceae species in Peruvian Amazon forests. While HEVe did not show cytotoxicity or genotoxicity, it caused minor changes in blood counts and water consumption in mice and rats. Additionally, the extract demonstrated significant gastroprotective effects in various ulcer models without direct activity against H. pylori. No major safety issues have been recorded for Virola elongata, nor are there any known drug interactions reported.

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最佳证据
D
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

  • HEVe在小鼠模型和RAW 264.7细胞中均表现出系统性和局部抗炎活性,且无细胞毒性。 D PMID
  • 维罗拉·延长体对地上生物量的贡献为376.97 Mg/ha,在秘鲁亚马逊森林中,作为木兰科物种中的第四大贡献者。 D PMID
  • HEVe未显示细胞毒性和遗传毒性,但在小鼠和大鼠中引起了血液计数和饮水量的轻微变化。 D PMID
  • 来自维罗拉长梗树干皮的水醇提取物在多种溃疡模型中显示出显著的胃保护作用,但对幽门螺杆菌没有直接活性。 D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is sacred virola?

sacred virola (Virola elongata) 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 sacred virola?

4 sourced findings are recorded for sacred virola; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: HEVe在小鼠模型和RAW 264.7细胞中均表现出系统性和局部抗炎活性,且无细胞毒性。

How strong is the evidence for sacred virola?

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

Is sacred virola safe? What are the side effects?

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

Does sacred virola interact with medications?

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

Is sacred virola 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 [Aboveground biomass input of Myristicaceae tree species in the Amazonian Forest in Peru]. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Chemical characterization and evaluation of gastric antiulcer properties of the hydroethanolic extract of the stem bark of Virola elongata (Benth.) Warb. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Evaluation of the toxicity of the hydroethanolic extract of the stem bark of Virola elongata (Benth.) Warb. in in vitro and in vivo models. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Phytochemistry and Evaluation of the Anti-Inflammatory Activity of the Hydroethanolic Extract of Virola elongata (Benth.) Warb. Stem Bark. literature abstract metadata