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Engelhardia spicata
Un arbre himalayen apparenté au noyer; l'écorce et les feuilles sont utilisées en médecine traditionnelle pour le rhumatisme et les affections cutanées.
Engelhardia spicata, a Himalayan tree in the Juglandaceae family, has been used traditionally for rheumatism and skin conditions. Its bark and leaves contain tannins and flavonoids, which contribute to astringent and anti-inflammatory properties. Modern research is limited, but preliminary studies suggest potential antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.
The tannins in Engelhardia spicata, such as ellagitannins, can bind to proteins and form a protective layer on mucous membranes, providing astringent effects. Flavonoids like quercetin and kaempferol inhibit cyclooxygenase (COX) and lipoxygenase (LOX) pathways, reducing prostaglandin and leukotriene synthesis, which may alleviate inflammation in rheumatism. Additionally, these compounds scavenge free radicals and chelate metal ions, contributing to antioxidant activity. The bark's antimicrobial action is likely due to disruption of bacterial cell membranes by tannins.
Un arbre himalayen apparenté au noyer; l'écorce et les feuilles sont utilisées en médecine traditionnelle pour le rhumatisme et les affections cutanées.
Engelhardia spicata, a Himalayan tree in the Juglandaceae family, has been used traditionally for rheumatism and skin conditions. Its bark and leaves contain tannins and flavonoids, which contribute to astringent and anti-inflammatory properties. Modern research is limited, but preliminary studies suggest potential antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.
The tannins in Engelhardia spicata, such as ellagitannins, can bind to proteins and form a protective layer on mucous membranes, providing astringent effects. Flavonoids like quercetin and kaempferol inhibit cyclooxygenase (COX) and lipoxygenase (LOX) pathways, reducing prostaglandin and leukotriene synthesis, which may alleviate inflammation in rheumatism. Additionally, these compounds scavenge free radicals and chelate metal ions, contributing to antioxidant activity. The bark's antimicrobial action is likely due to disruption of bacterial cell membranes by tannins.