Burmese Mangrove
Bruguiera gymnorhiza
Bruguiera gymnorhiza, a mangrove plant found in coastal areas of Asia, particularly in regions like Guangdong, China. While traditionally used in some local practices for various purposes, specific traditional uses have not been widely documented. Scientific evidence suggests that Bruguiera gymnorhiza and Kandelia obovata exhibit differential tolerance to copper and salt stress through distinct metabolic modulation and rhizobacterial recruitment strategies. A study identified a total of 87 mangrove species across eight stations in Guangdong, noting higher biodiversity in natural forests compared to planted ones. Methanolic leaf extracts of Bruguiera cylindrica (a closely related species) showed significant cytotoxic and anti-migratory effects against cancer cell lines compared to non-cancerous cells, though similar studies on Bruguiera gymnorhiza are limited. No major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded for this plant.
- 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