Burmese Mangrove
Bruguiera gymnorhiza
Bruguiera gymnorhiza is a mangrove plant traditionally found in coastal ecosystems of Southeast Asia. While its specific traditional medicinal uses are not well-documented, studies have shown that it and related species like Kandelia obovata employ distinct metabolic modulation and rhizobacterial recruitment strategies to tolerate environmental stressors such as copper and salt. Scientific evidence indicates that methanolic leaf extracts from a closely related species, Bruguiera cylindrica, demonstrated significant cytotoxic and anti-migratory effects against cancer cell lines compared to non-cancerous cells, though the findings are not specific to B. gymnorhiza itself. The plant's phenology exhibits continuous growth throughout the year with an annual unimodal pattern in EVI-derived phenology across different latitudes in Guangdong Province. To date, no major safety concerns or recorded drug interactions have been identified for Bruguiera gymnorhiza.
- 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
- Bruguiera gymnorhiza and Kandelia obovata use distinct metabolic modulation and rhizobacterial recruitment strategies to differentially tolerate copper and salt stress.
- The study found that methanolic leaf extracts of Bruguiera cylindrica showed significant cytotoxic and anti-migratory effects against cancer cell lines compared to non-cancerous cells.
- The study identified a total of 87 mangrove species across Guangdong Province, with higher biodiversity in natural forests compared to planted ones at different latitudes.
- Bruguiera gymnorhiza exhibited continuous growth from January to December, showing a clear annual unimodal pattern in EVI-derived phenology.
Frequently asked questions
What is Burmese Mangrove?
Burmese Mangrove (Bruguiera gymnorhiza) 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 Burmese Mangrove?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Burmese Mangrove; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Bruguiera gymnorhiza and Kandelia obovata use distinct metabolic modulation and rhizobacterial recruitment strategies to differentially tolerate copper and salt stress.
How strong is the evidence for Burmese Mangrove?
The strongest finding for Burmese Mangrove carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Burmese Mangrove safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Burmese Mangrove in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Burmese Mangrove interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Burmese Mangrove in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
Is Burmese Mangrove 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 Mangrove Phenology From Scale, Data and Species Perspectives. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Anticancer potential of mangrove derived metabolites: cytotoxicity and phytochemical based studies. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Biodiversity of natural versus planted mangrove forests across latitudes in Guangdong China with seven new records and potential new species. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Differential long-term tolerance to copper and salt stress by Bruguiera gymnorhiza and Kandelia obovata is driven by species-specific metabolic modulation and rhizobacterial recruitment. literature abstract metadata