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Hog plum

Ximenia americana

西门香（Ximenia americana）是一种植物，广泛应用于各种传统医学体系，尤其是在尼日利亚和埃塞俄比亚等地区。传统上，它被用作收敛剂、泻药和催吐剂，用于治疗腹泻、绞痛、发烧、风湿、水肿和咳嗽等疾病，以及用于口腔护理和治疗细菌感染。科学研究表明，它被广泛用于人类和牲畜的健康保健，其提取物可能具有不同程度的抗菌活性，但并非总是测试中最有效的成分。现有数据表明，该植物没有引起重大的安全问题或明显的药物相互作用。

速览
传统用于
腹泻 · 水肿 (滴剂)
传统体系
传统
最佳证据
A
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。

传统用途

科学怎么说

  • 研究记录了52种野生可食用植物，其中Ximenia americana被当地提供者认为因其味道和频繁使用而最为偏好。 D PMID
  • Ximenia americana 被认定为尼日利亚六个地区中用途多样且常见的19种植物之一。 A PMID
  • 研究发现，从Ximenia americana等其他植物中提取的物质在对抗测试细菌方面表现出不同程度的抗菌活性，尽管其提取物并不是最有效的。 D PMID
  • 这项研究记录了64种药用植物，包括Ximenia americana，在梅特马和夸拉地区用于牲畜健康问题。 D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Hog plum?

Hog plum (Ximenia americana) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.

What is Hog plum traditionally used for?

Traditional sources record Hog plum for: 腹泻, 水肿 (滴剂), 风湿病, 发烧, 通便剂, 泻药. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.

Which traditions use Hog plum?

Hog plum appears in these traditions in our sources: traditional.

What does the scientific evidence say about Hog plum?

4 sourced findings are recorded for Hog plum; the strongest carries evidence grade A. For example: 研究记录了52种野生可食用植物，其中Ximenia americana被当地提供者认为因其味道和频繁使用而最为偏好。

How strong is the evidence for Hog plum?

The strongest finding for Hog plum carries evidence grade A — strong evidence. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Hog plum safe? What are the side effects?

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

Does Hog plum interact with medications?

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

What are the common names of Hog plum?

Hog plum is also known as: Ксимения американская.

Is Hog plum 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. T3 Dr. Duke's Ethnobotanical Database public domain (USDA ARS — attribute Dr. Duke's)
  2. T2 Ethnobotanical uses of plants in Nigeria: an analysis of current research trends and patterns. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Study of ethnoveterinary medicinal plants in Metema and Quara districts, northwestern Ethiopia. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Dabat District, Ethiopia. literature abstract metadata
  5. T2 In vitro antibacterial properties of selected medicinal plants used by traditional healers for gastrointestinal disorders in the Heban-Arsi and Kofale districts of Southern Ethiopia. literature abstract metadata