Ostrich Plume
Astilbe thunbergii
Astilbe thunbergii is a plant traditionally unrecorded for medicinal use. Scientific evidence suggests that its root extract may alleviate motor function impairment and reduce neuronal loss in mice with Parkinson's disease, as well as decrease postprandial blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes rats via inhibition of pancreatic alpha-amylase. Additionally, ethanol extracts from the rhizomes have been shown to enhance burn wound healing in mice by promoting the expression of VEGF, TGF-beta1, and HIF-1alpha in keratinocytes. The identified compounds eucryphin, bergenin, and astilbin are believed to contribute to these effects. To date, no major safety concerns or drug interactions have been recorded for Astilbe thunbergii.
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
What the science says
- AST treatment alleviated motor function impairment and reduced neuronal loss and glial activation in MPTP-induced Parkinson's disease mice.
- Astilbe thunbergii root extract reduces postprandial blood glucose in type 2 diabetes rats via pancreatic alpha-amylase inhibition.
- Eucryphin, from Astilbe thunbergii rhizomes, enhanced burn wound healing by increasing VEGF, TGF-beta1, and HIF-1alpha expression in keratinocytes.
- The study found that ethanol extracts and fractions from Astilbe thunbergii rhizomes, including compounds eucryphin, bergenin, and astilbin, promoted burn wound healing in mice.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ostrich Plume?
Ostrich Plume (Astilbe thunbergii) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about Ostrich Plume?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Ostrich Plume; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: AST treatment alleviated motor function impairment and reduced neuronal loss and glial activation in MPTP-induced Parkinson's disease mice.
How strong is the evidence for Ostrich Plume?
The strongest finding for Ostrich Plume carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Ostrich Plume safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Ostrich Plume in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Ostrich Plume interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Ostrich Plume in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Ostrich Plume?
Ostrich Plume is also known as: Астильба Тунберга.
Is Ostrich Plume a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Sources
- T2 Effects of Astilbe thunbergii rhizomes on wound healing Part 1. Isolation of promotional effectors from Astilbe thunbergii rhizomes on burn wound healing. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Enhancing effects of a chromone glycoside, eucryphin, isolated from Astilbe rhizomes on burn wound repair and its mechanism. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Astilbe thunbergii reduces postprandial hyperglycemia in a type 2 diabetes rat model via pancreatic alpha-amylase inhibition by highly condensed procyanidins. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Neuroprotective effects of Astilbin on MPTP-induced Parkinson's disease mice: Glial reaction, α-synuclein expression and oxidative stress. literature abstract metadata