Stereospermum

Related Terms

2(4'-Hydroxyphenyl)ethyl undecanoate, 2-methoxy-4-(3'-(3'',4'',5''trimethoxyphenyl)allyloxymethyl)phenol, 3,4,5-trimethoxycinnamyl ether, 3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl 1-O-beta-d-xylopyranosyl-(1-->6)-beta-d-glucopyranoside, 3,4-dimethoxyphenyl 1-O-beta-d-xylopyranosyl-(1-->6)-beta-d-glucopyranoside, 3beta-hydroxyolean-12-en-28-O-beta-d-glucopyranoside, ajugol, alakiriti (Igbo), anthrakunthone, arabinose, ayada (Yoruba), Bignoniaceae (family), (+)-cycloolivil, (+)-cycloolivil 4'-O-beta-d-glucopyranoside, (+)-cycloolivil 6-O-beta-d-glucopyranoside, decaffeoyl-verbascoside, galactose, galacturonic acid, glucose, Heterophragma chelonoides, Heterophragma suaveolens, isoverbascoside, kursingh (Marathi), (-)-olivil, (-)-olivil 4-O-beta-d-glucopyranoside, pad (Hindu), padal (Marathi), padri (Tamil), padrie (Tamil), pahad (Marathi), Parinari curatellifolia, parul (Bengali), patala (Sanskrit), patla (Chhattisgarhi), p-coumaric acid, pink jacaranda, pinnatal, Prosopis africana, Pseudocedrela kotschyi, pyranokunthone A, pyranokunthone B, rhamnose, sansami (Hausa), sitosterol-3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside, specioside, sterekunthal A, sterekunthal B, stereochenol A, stereochenol B, sterequinone A sterequinone B, sterequinone C, sterequinone D, sterequinone E, sterequinone F, sterequinone G, sterequinone H, sterequinone I, stereospermoside, Stereospermum acuminatissimum, Stereospermum chelonoides, Stereospermum colais, Stereospermum cylindricum, Stereospermum dentatum, Stereospermum fimbriatum, Stereospermum kunthianum, Stereospermum personatum, Stereospermum suaveolens, Stereospermum xylocarpum, Stereospermum zenkeri, tagada (Telugu), Terminalia glaucescens, umana (Tiv), vanilloloside, verminoside, zenkequinone A, zenkequinone B
Select combination products: Dashamularishta (Aegle marmelos, Desmodium gangeticum, Gmelina arborea, Oroxylum indicum, Premna integrifolia, Solanum indicum, Solanum xanthocarpum, Stereospermum suaveolens, Tribulus terrestris, Uraria lagopoides), Dasamoola (Aegle marmelos, Desmodium gangeticum, Gmelina arborea, Oroxylum idicum, Premna serratifolia, Pseudarthria viscida, Stereospermum colais, Solanum anguivi, Tribulus terrestris), Dasamula (Aegle marmelos, Desmodium gangeticum, Gmelina arborea, Oroxylum idicum, Premna serratifolia, Pseudarthria viscida, Stereospermum colais, Solanum anguivi, Tribulus terrestris), Chyavanprash (Adhatoda zeylanica, Aegle marmelos, Boerhavia diffusa, Cinnamomum tamala, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Curcuma aromatica, Cyperus rotundus, Desmodium gangeticum, Elettaria cardamomum, Fritillaria roylei, Gmelina arborea, Inula racemosa, Leptadenia reticulata, Lilium polyphyllium, Malaxis acuminata, Martynia annua, Mesua ferrea, Nymphaea stellata, Oroxylum indicum, Phaseolus trilobus, Phyllanthus amarus, Phyllanthus emblica, Piper longum, Pistacia kinjuk, Polygonatum cirrhifolium, Premna mucronata, Pueraria tuberosa, Santalum album, Santalum indicum, Sida cordifolia, Solanum indicum, Solanum surattense, Stereospermum suaveolens, Teramnus labialis, Terminalia chebula, Tribulus terrestris, Tinospora cordifolia, Uraria picta, Vitis vinifera).

Background

Stereospermum is a genus of trees in the Bignoniaceae family, native to India and Africa.
Stereospermum is used most commonly by traditional healers in Ayurveda and traditional African medicine to treat inflammation and infections. Clinical evidence on Stereospermum is currently lacking in the available literature.

Evidence Table

These uses have been tested in humans or animals. Safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider. GRADE *
These uses have been tested in humans or animals. Safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider. GRADE *
* Key to grades

A: Strong scientific evidence for this use
B: Good scientific evidence for this use
C: Unclear scientific evidence for this use
D: Fair scientific evidence for this use (it may not work)
F: Strong scientific evidence against this use (it likley does not work)
* Key to grades

A: Strong scientific evidence for this use
B: Good scientific evidence for this use
C: Unclear scientific evidence for this use
D: Fair scientific evidence for this use (it may not work)
F: Strong scientific evidence against this use (it likley does not work)

Tradition / Theory

The below uses are based on tradition, scientific theories, or limited research. They often have not been thoroughly tested in humans, and safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider. There may be other proposed uses that are not listed below.

Dosing

Adults (18 years and older)
There is no proven safe or effective dose for Stereospermum in adults.

Safety

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not strictly regulate herbs and supplements. There is no guarantee of strength, purity or safety of products, and effects may vary. You should always read product labels. If you have a medical condition, or are taking other drugs, herbs, or supplements, you should speak with a qualified healthcare provider before starting a new therapy. Consult a healthcare provider immediately if you experience side effects.

Interactions

Interactions with Drugs
Stereospermum may lower blood sugar levels. Caution is advised when using medications that may also lower blood sugar. People taking insulin or drugs for diabetes by mouth should be monitored closely by a qualified healthcare professional, including a pharmacist. Medication adjustments may be necessary.
Stereospermum may interact with agents that affect the immune system, agents that are toxic to cells, agents used to treat diarrhea, agents used to treat parasite infections, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory agents, antivirals, and pain relievers.

Attribution

This information is based on a systematic review of scientific literature edited and peer-reviewed by contributors to the Natural Standard Research Collaboration (www.naturalstandard.com).

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