Loading...
Ce produit n'est pas destiné à diagnostiquer, traiter, guérir ou prévenir toute maladie. Ces déclarations n'ont pas été évaluées par la Food and Drug Administration.
Loading...
Ces informations sont fournies à titre éducatif uniquement et ne remplacent pas un avis médical professionnel, un diagnostic ou un traitement. Consultez toujours votre professionnel de santé avant d'utiliser des plantes, surtout si vous êtes enceinte, allaitez, prenez des médicaments ou avez une condition médicale.
Tamarix ramosissima
Invasive shrub of Central Asian origin now widespread in North American deserts, used in traditional Central Asian medicine.
Tamarix ramosissima, an invasive shrub of Central Asian origin now widespread in North American deserts, is traditionally used in Central Asian and Chinese medicine for digestive and liver conditions. Modern research suggests hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities, attributed to flavonoids, tannins, and the unique compounds tamaricin and tamarixol. Its evidence level is limited (C), primarily from pilot and preclinical studies.
The hepatoprotective effects are mediated through upregulation of antioxidant enzymes (SOD, GPx) and inhibition of lipid peroxidation. Anti-inflammatory actions involve suppression of the NF-κB pathway and reduction of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-α and IL-6. Tamaricin and flavonoids may modulate CYP450 enzymes, enhancing bile flow and detoxification. Additionally, tannins contribute to astringent and antimicrobial effects in the gastrointestinal tract.
Invasive shrub of Central Asian origin now widespread in North American deserts, used in traditional Central Asian medicine.
Tamarix ramosissima, an invasive shrub of Central Asian origin now widespread in North American deserts, is traditionally used in Central Asian and Chinese medicine for digestive and liver conditions. Modern research suggests hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities, attributed to flavonoids, tannins, and the unique compounds tamaricin and tamarixol. Its evidence level is limited (C), primarily from pilot and preclinical studies.
The hepatoprotective effects are mediated through upregulation of antioxidant enzymes (SOD, GPx) and inhibition of lipid peroxidation. Anti-inflammatory actions involve suppression of the NF-κB pathway and reduction of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-α and IL-6. Tamaricin and flavonoids may modulate CYP450 enzymes, enhancing bile flow and detoxification. Additionally, tannins contribute to astringent and antimicrobial effects in the gastrointestinal tract.