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Shea Butter Tree

Vitellaria paradoxa

Vitellaria paradoxa，常被称为乳木果树，是西非本土植物。传统上，它在医学实践中的使用并未得到广泛记录。科学研究表明，乳木果树的某些基因型由于其高脂肪和脂肪酸含量，可用于育种项目。此外，研究显示，像休耕地和保护区等土地管理做法可能比农田更能支持蜜源树种的生物多样性，尽管农田往往拥有更大的单株树木。乳木果树中的三萜类化合物，包括α‑amyrin 和 β‑amyrin，在通过抗炎和再生作用促进伤口愈合方面显示出潜力。该植物未记录有显著的安全问题或药物相互作用。

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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