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Shea Butter Tree

Vitellaria paradoxa

Vitellaria paradoxa，又称可可树，原产于西非和中非。传统上，在医学实践中其用途记载不多；然而，它在当地社区具有重要的文化意义。科学上，研究表明休耕土地和保护区支持比农田更高的蜜源树木物种多样性，尽管农田中的树木个体较大。来自Vitellaria paradoxa的三萜类化合物α-艾杜糖醇和β-艾杜糖醇显示出通过各种生物效应促进伤口愈合的前景，暗示其潜在的治疗应用。在贝宁，鉴定出了5个具有高脂肪和脂肪酸含量的优质可可树基因型，表明未来育种计划可能有助于提高可可产品的质量。可可树叶的分解速率低于豆科树木，但显示出季节性变化，在雨季比旱季更高。尚未记录主要的安全问题或药物相互作用，尽管需要进一步研究以充分了解其潜在益处和应用。

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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

  • 研究确定了贝宁境内五种具有高脂肪和脂肪酸含量的优质 Shea 树基因型，为育种项目提供了潜在机会。 D PMID
  • 研究发现，休耕土地和保护区的蜜源树种多样性高于农田，尽管农田中的树木个体更大。 D PMID
  • 维多利亚帕达亚树树叶的分解速率低于豆科树木，但在雨季高于旱季。 D PMID
  • 维多利亚苦楝中的三萜，特别是α-阿米林和β-阿米林，在通过抗炎和再生作用促进伤口愈合方面显示出前景。 B PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Shea Butter Tree?

Shea Butter Tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) 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 Shea Butter Tree?

4 sourced findings are recorded for Shea Butter Tree; the strongest carries evidence grade B. For example: 研究确定了贝宁境内五种具有高脂肪和脂肪酸含量的优质 Shea 树基因型，为育种项目提供了潜在机会。

How strong is the evidence for Shea Butter Tree?

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

Is Shea Butter Tree safe? What are the side effects?

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

Does Shea Butter Tree interact with medications?

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

What are the common names of Shea Butter Tree?

Shea Butter Tree is also known as: Ши, karité.

Is Shea Butter Tree 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 Decomposition and nutrient release from leaves of some common agroforestry tree/shrub species of Sudano-Sahelian West Africa. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Ethnopharmacological evaluation of Vitellaria paradoxa triterpenes for wound healing: In vivo evidence of lupeol and α/β-amyrin in promoting dermal regeneration. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Land-Use Effects on Melliferous Woody Flora in Sudanian Agroforestry Parkland and Protected Area of West Africa. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Genetic structure of the shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa C.F. Gaertn.) population and fatty acid-based selection of elite genotypes in Benin. literature abstract metadata