Malabar Nut Interactions Overview

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Malabar Nut

Also known as
  • Adatoda
  • Adosa
  • Adotodai
  • Adulsa
  • Aradusi
  • Arusa
  • Bansa
  • Basak
  • Basuti
  • Bhekkar
  • Malabar Nut Tree
  • Noix de Malabar
  • Noyer de Ceylan
  • Noyer de Malabar
  • Pavettia
  • Swetavasa
  • Vasa
  • Vasaka
Malabar Nut Malabar nut, also known as adhatoda vasica or vasaka, is a plant native to India. It is commonly used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine to treat respiratory conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, and the common cold. The leaves and roots of the plant are used to make medicine. Preliminary research suggests that compounds in the plant may have expectorant, bronchodilator, and anti-inflammatory properties, which may help to relieve symptoms of respiratory disorders.
There are 0 drugs known to interact with Malabar Nut

Additional Details

Is Malabar Nut Safe? Are There Any Warnings?

Overview: Malabar nut is a shrub commonly found in Southeastern Asia, particularly in India. It has a long history of use in Ayurvedic and Unani medicine. The leaves of the plant are used for various respiratory conditions, such as cough, colds, asthma, and bronchitis. It is also used for dental plaque prevention.

Safety: There is limited information available about the safety of Malabar nut. However, it is advised to avoid using it orally during pregnancy.

Adverse Effects: No adverse effects have been reported, but a comprehensive evaluation of safety is still lacking.

How Is Malabar Nut Thought To Work? What Is the Mechanism of Action?

Mechanism of Action: The active part of Malabar nut is its leaves, which contain several compounds, including pyrroquanazoline alkaloids like vasicine, vasicinone, vasicol, pregnane, adhatodinine, vasicinol, and vasicinolone.

Antibacterial effects: Malabar nut leaves are believed to possess antibacterial properties, particularly against Mycobacterium tuberculosis, a bacterium responsible for tuberculosis. The constituent vasicine and its derivative, vasicine acetate, exhibit antibacterial effects against certain bacteria.

Antioxidant effects: In laboratory studies, Malabar nut leaf extract has shown antioxidant activity and the ability to scavenge free radicals.

Lipid effects: Malabar nut has shown potential for managing hyperlipidemia. Animal studies have demonstrated that consuming Malabar nut leaf extract can help reduce triglyceride and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels while increasing high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels.

Respiratory effects: Malabar nut leaf is known for its expectorant and bronchodilatory effects, making it useful for respiratory symptoms like cough and phlegm. The compound vasicine has been specifically shown to exhibit these properties.

Uterine effects: Malabar nut is not recommended for use during pregnancy due to its potential to stimulate the uterus.

Pharmacokinetics

There is currently insufficient reliable information available about the pharmacokinetics of Malabar nut.

Interaction Overview

Interactions with Drugs: No known interactions.

Interactions with Supplements: No known interactions.

Interactions with Conditions: No known interactions.

Interactions with Lab Tests: No known interactions.

Common Side Effects To Watch For

No specific side effects have been reported for Malabar nut. However, it is important to monitor for any unusual or persistent symptoms and seek medical attention if needed.

Are Supplements Standardized?

There is currently insufficient reliable information available regarding the standardization of Malabar nut supplements.

Drugs that interact with Malabar Nut

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