Xylopia aethiopica

Xylopia aethiopica

Xylopia aethiopica, commonly known as African calabash or graviola, is a plant native to tropical regions of Africa and South America. Traditionally, its use has not been extensively documented in any specific medical traditions. Scientific evidence suggests that the ethyl acetate fraction from the root of Xylopia aethiopica exhibits strong cytotoxic activity against HCC-70 cells, while the hexane extract from its fruit demonstrates activity against MCF-7 cells. Additionally, NTD-O2, an exopolysaccharide-stabilized emulsion derived from this plant, has shown enhanced antibacterial activity against certain foodborne pathogens and displayed selective antionchocercal and moderate antitrypanosomal activities; however, it contains a compound with known toxicological risks. Hematological parameters were observed to show minor changes, particularly reducing platelet levels, but no significant effects on other tested parameters. No major safety issues or recorded drug interactions have been identified for Xylopia aethiopica thus far.

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最佳证据
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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

  • 在较高剂量下,Xylopia aethiopica 在大鼠中引起了血液学参数的轻微变化,特别是降低了血小板水平。 D PMID
  • Xylopia aethiopica 根的乙酸乙酯部位表现出对HCC-70细胞强烈的细胞毒性活性,而其果实的己烷提取物则对MCF-7细胞具有活性。 D PMID
  • NTD-O2 显示了选择性的抗盘尾丝虫活性和中等的抗锥虫活性,但含有已知毒理学风险的化合物。 D PMID
  • 这项研究发现,从Xylopia aethiopica中提取的外多糖稳定乳液对某些食源性病原体显示出增强的抗菌活性。 D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Xylopia aethiopica?

Xylopia aethiopica (Xylopia aethiopica) 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 Xylopia aethiopica?

4 sourced findings are recorded for Xylopia aethiopica; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: 在较高剂量下,Xylopia aethiopica 在大鼠中引起了血液学参数的轻微变化,特别是降低了血小板水平。

How strong is the evidence for Xylopia aethiopica?

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

Is Xylopia aethiopica safe? What are the side effects?

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

Does Xylopia aethiopica interact with medications?

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

Is Xylopia aethiopica 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 Enhanced antibacterial potential of exopolysaccharide-stabilized spice oil emulsions against foodborne pathogens. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Evaluation of NTD-O2, a Ghanaian herbal medicine, for onchocerciasis and animal African trypanosomiasis. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Antiproliferative activity of Xylopia aethiopica extracts and molecular docking studies of their main phytochemicals. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Acute (14-Day) and Subchronic (90-Day) Toxicity Evaluation of the Dried Fruit Spice Xylopia aethiopica (Dunal) A. Rich. (Annonaceae) in Male and Female Wistar Rats. literature abstract metadata