Pata de vaca

Related Terms

(+)-1-Hydroxypinoresinol 1-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside, 2,4,6-trimethoxyphenol 1-O-beta-D-(6'-O-galloyl)-glucopyranoside, 2',4'-dihydroxy-4-methoxydihydrochalcone-4'-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside, 2',4'-dihydroxychalcone, 2''-O-rhamnosylvitexin, 3,4-di-hydroxybenzoic acid, 3beta-trans-(3,4-dihydroxycinnamoyloxy)olean-12-en-28-oic acid, 3-hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-2',4'-dimethoxychalcone, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoic acid, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, 5,6-dihydroxy-7-methoxyflavone 6-O-beta-D-xylopyranoside, 6,8-di-C-methylkaempferol 3-methyl ether, 6-methyl homoeriodictyol, 10-O-demethylracemosol, adda, afzelin, alkaloids, anacacho orchid tree, astilbin, astragalin, Bauhinia aculeata L., Bauhinia aculeata L. subsp. aculeate, Bauhinia aculeata L. subsp. grandiflora (Juss.) Wunderlin, Bauhinia acuminata L., Bauhinia aurea, Bauhinia aureifolia K.Larsen & S.S.Larsen, Bauhinia bassacensis Pierre ex Gagnep., Bauhinia bauhinioides Mart., Bauhinia bidentata Jack, Bauhinia binata Blanco, Bauhinia blakeana Dunn, Bauhinia ? blakeana S.T.Dunn, Bauhinia bracteata (Graham ex Benth.) Baker, Bauhinia candicans, Bauhinia candida Ait. -> Bauhinia variegata L., Bauhinia carronii, Bauhinia championi (Benth.) Benth., Bauhinia championii, Bauhinia cheilanta (Bong.) Steud., Bauhinia corymbosa Roxb. ex DC., Bauhinia creaghi Baker (Charles Vandeleur Creagh), Bauhinia cumanensis, Bauhinia curtisii Prain, Bauhinia cumingiana Fern.-Vill., Bauhinia esculenta Burch., Bauhinia excise, Bauhinia fassoglensis, Bauhinia ferruginea Roxb., Bauhinia flagelliflora Wunderlin, Bauhinia forficata Link, Bauhinia galpinii, Bauhinia galpinii N.E.Br., Bauhinia glauca (Wall. ex Benth.), Bauhinia glauca subsp. pernervosa, Bauhinia grandiflora Blanco, Bauhinia grandiflora Juss. -> Bauhinia aculeata L. subsp. grandiflora (Juss.) Wunderlin, Bauhinia grandifolia D.Dietr., Bauhinia grevei, Bauhinia harmsiana Hosseus, Bauhinia hirsuta Weinm., Bauhinia hupehara Craib, Bauhinia integrifolia Roxb., Bauhinia involucellata Kurz, Bauhinia kappleri Sagot -> Bauhinia monandra Kurz, Bauhinia krugii Urban -> Bauhinia monandra Kurz, Bauhinia lakhonensis Gagnep., Bauhinia loeseneriana, Bauhinia lunarioides A.Gray ex S.Watson, Bauhinia malabarica, Bauhinia malabarica Roxb., Bauhinia megalandra, Bauhinia mombassae Vatke, Bauhinia microstachya (Raddi) Macbr., Bauhinia monandra, Bauhinia monandra Kurz, Bauhinia nervosa (Wall. ex Benth.) Baker, Bauhinia ornata Kurz, Bauhinia penicilliloba Pierre ex Gagnep., Bauhinia pervilleana, Bauhinia petersiana Bolle, Bauhinia picta (Kunth) DC., Bauhinia pottsii G.Don, Bauhinia pulla Craib, Bauhinia punctata sensu Bolle, Bauhinia purpurea DC. ex Walp., Bauhinia purpurea auct. -> Bauhinia variegata L., Bauhinia purpurea L., Bauhinia racemosa, Bauhinia racemosa Lam., Bauhinia rufescens Lam., Bauhinia saccocalyx Pierre, Bauhinia scandens L., Bauhinia seminarioi Harms ex Eggers, Bauhinia siamensis K.Larsen & S.S.Larsen, Bauhinia similis Craib, Bauhinia sirindhorniae K.Larsen & S.S.Larsen, Bauhinia strychnifolia Craib, Bauhinia strychnoidea Prain, Bauhinia tarapotensis, Bauhinia tomentosa L., Bauhinia triandra Roxb. -> Bauhinia purpurea L., Bauhinia vahilii, Bauhinia vahlii Wight & Arn., Bauhinia variegata candida, Bauhinia variegata L., Bauhinia variegata L. var. candida Voidt, Bauhinia variegata L. var. variegata, Bauhinia variegata Linn., Bauhinia variegata Linn. root bark, Bauhinia viridescens Desv., Bauhinia wallichii J.F.Macbr., Bauhinia winitii Craib, Bauhinia yunnanensis Franch, bauhiniaside A, bauhiniasin, bauhiniastatins, bauhinione, beta-sitosterol, bibenzyl, Brazilian orchid-tree, butein, butein-4-methyl ether, Caesalpiniaceae (subfamily), Caesalpinoideae (subfamily), caffeoyl ester, camel's foot tree, casco de vaca, (+)-catechin, chalcones, cinnamic acid derivatives, cow's foot, cow's hoof, cow's paw, cyclohexanone, demethylracemosol, daucosterol, dihydrobenzofuran, dihydrodibenzoxepins, (-)-epicatechin, (-)-epicatechin 3-O-gallate, ethyl gallate, Fabaceae (family), farrerol, fatty acids, flavonoids, flavonones, gallic acid, glycosides, hesperidin, homoeriodictyol, hyperoside, indole-3-carboxylic acid, isoacteoside, isoastilbin, isoengeletin, (-)-isolariciresinol 3-alpha-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside, isoliquiritigenin, isoliquiritigenin-2'-methyl ether, isoliquiritigenin-4-methyl ether, isoquercitrin, isorhamnetin 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside, kachanar, kaempferitrin, kaempferol, kaempferol-3,7-dirhamnoside, kaempferol 3-O-alpha-rhamnoside, kaempferol 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside, kaempferol 3-O-rhamnosyl, kaempferol 7,4'-dimethyl ether 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside, lectin, Leguminosae (family), lithospermoside, lupenone, lupeol, luteolin 4'-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside, (+/-)-lyoniresinol, methyl gallate, minerals, moror?, myricetin-3-O-galactopyranoside, myricitrin, nauhinol A, nauhinol B, nauhinol C, nauhinol D, neoastilbin, neoisoastilbin, oil, ombuin, pacharin, pata de boi, paw-of-cow, preracemosol A, preracemosol B, protein, roseoside, quercetin, quercetin 3-O-alpha-arabinoside, quercetin 3-O-alpha-rhamnoside, quercetin-3-O-galactopyranoside, quercitrin, racemosol, saponins, spirochromane-2,1'-hexenedione, stigmast4-en-3-one, thang-kau-tin, trace elements, triterpene caffeate, triterpene saponins, triterpenes, triterpenic acids, unha de boi, unha de vaca, unha-de-anta, vegetable insulin.
Select combination products: Thang-kau-tin (Mallotus repandus (Willd.) Muell.-Arg., Bauhinia championii Benth., Uncaria hirsuta Haviland, and Uncaria rhynchophylla Miquel).

Background

Pata de vaca is derived from the leaf of Bauhinia forficata, a flowering tree native to Brazil and Peru. It has traditionally been used to treat high blood sugar levels in diabetics.
At this time, there is a lack of high-quality evidence to support Bauhinia for any medicinal use. Further research is needed.

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 *


Bauhinia forficata has been used to lower blood sugar levels. However, some studies found that it may not affect fasting blood sugar or insulin levels. Further research is needed.

 C


Bauhinia forficata has been used to lower blood sugar levels. However, some studies found that it may not affect fasting blood sugar or insulin levels. Further research is needed.

 C
* 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)
For diabetes, a tea containing three grams of Bauhinia forficata leaves has been taken by mouth daily for 56 days.

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
Pata de vaca may increase the risk of bleeding when taken with drugs that increase the risk of bleeding. Some examples include aspirin, anticoagulants (blood thinners) such as warfarin (Coumadin?) or heparin, antiplatelet drugs such as clopidogrel (Plavix?), and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen (Motrin?, Advil?) or naproxen (Naprosyn?, Aleve?).
Pata de vaca 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.
Pata de vaca may also interact with agents that may affect the immune system, agents used for the lungs, agents used for the kidney, agents used for the liver, agents that may treat blood disorders, antibiotics, anticancer agents, antifungals, antigout agents, anti-inflammatory agents, antimalarials, antiparasitics, antitoxins, antiulcer agents, antivirals, cholesterol-lowering agents, pain relievers, thyroid hormones, and wound-healing agents.

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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