Box
Buxus sempervirens
Buxus sempervirens, commonly known as boxwood, is a traditional plant used in various landscaping and horticultural applications. While its use in traditional medicine has not been extensively documented, studies have explored its potential antimicrobial properties through gemmotherapy extracts, which showed variable yet significant activity against certain microorganisms. Additionally, research indicates that fungicide applications can impact the epiphytic fungal community diversity on boxwood leaves, with varying effects depending on the specific fungicide and application time. The plant's genome has also been sequenced, providing valuable genetic information but no direct medicinal findings. Safety concerns are minimal, with no major issues recorded, and there is currently no evidence of significant drug interactions associated with Buxus sempervirens.
- 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
- The larvae of Monarthropalpus flavus induce the formation of small blister-like galls on Buxus sempervirens leaves through tissue reorganization and hyperplasia.
- Fungicide applications significantly affected the epiphytic fungal community diversity and structure on boxwood, with different chemistries showing varying impacts.
- The study found that among eight gemmotherapy extracts, some showed variable yet significant antimicrobial activity.
- The study presents a genome sequence of Buxus sempervirens, including 14 chromosomal pseudomolecules and plastid and mitochondrial assemblies.
Frequently asked questions
What is Box?
Box (Buxus sempervirens) 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 Box?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Box; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The larvae of Monarthropalpus flavus induce the formation of small blister-like galls on Buxus sempervirens leaves through tissue reorganization and hyperplasia.
How strong is the evidence for Box?
The strongest finding for Box carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Box safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Box in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Box interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Box in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Box?
Box is also known as: Самшит вечнозелёный, Buis.
Is Box 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 Structural Particularities of Gall Neoformations Induced by Monarthropalpus flavus in the Leaves of Buxus sempervirens. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Mycobiome of low maintenance iconic landscape plant boxwood under repeated treatments of contact and systemic fungicides. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Gemmotherapy Extracts Like the Dog Rose, Lingonberry, Sea Buckthorn, Blackthorn, Common Grape, Hawthorn, Raspberry and Boxwood Feature Variable Yet Excelling Antimicrobial Effects. literature abstract metadata
- T2 The genome sequence of common box, Buxus sempervirens L. (Buxaceae). literature abstract metadata