Prickly waterlily
Euryale ferox
Euryale ferox, commonly known as coix or job's tears, is a plant traditionally used in East Asian cultures for food and textiles. While its traditional medicinal uses are not well-documented, studies have shown that Euryale ferox can adapt to changing climates, with predicted increases in suitable habitats in China. Research has also indicated that processing methods such as germination alter the physicochemical properties of the seed kernels, enhancing solubility and swelling power while reducing viscosity and thermal stability. Additionally, polyphenols from the shell have demonstrated in vitro antitumor activity against certain cell lines. High-power ultrasound increased resistant starch content but did not report any direct health effects. No major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded for Euryale ferox to date.
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
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Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
What the science says
- The study predicts an increase in suitable habitats for Euryale ferox in China under future climate scenarios.
- The study found that germination significantly altered Euryale ferox seed kernels' physicochemical properties and microstructure, enhancing solubility and swelling power while reducing viscosity and thermal stability.
- The study identified polyphenols from Euryale ferox shell with in vitro antitumor activity against HeLa and A2780 cells.
- The study found that high-power ultrasound increased resistant starch content (22.66-60.17%) in Euryale ferox amylopectin assemblies, but did not report health effects.
Frequently asked questions
What is Prickly waterlily?
Prickly waterlily (Euryale ferox) 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 Prickly waterlily?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Prickly waterlily; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The study predicts an increase in suitable habitats for Euryale ferox in China under future climate scenarios.
How strong is the evidence for Prickly waterlily?
The strongest finding for Prickly waterlily carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Prickly waterlily safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Prickly waterlily in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Prickly waterlily interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Prickly waterlily in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Prickly waterlily?
Prickly waterlily is also known as: Эвриала устрашающая.
Is Prickly waterlily 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 Isolation, Identification, and in Vitro Antitumor Activity of Polyphenols From Euryale ferox Salisb. Shell. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Microstructure and physicochemical functional properties of germinate and non-germinate Euryale ferox seed kernels. literature abstract metadata
- T2 New Insight into the Multi-Scale Structure and Anti-Digestibility of Nano-Scale Amylopectin Ternary Assemblies Prepared Under High-Power Ultrasound. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Predicting the potential distribution of Euryale ferox in China under future climate scenarios using MaxEnt modeling. literature abstract metadata