Congoroot
Petiveria alliacea
Petiveria alliacea is a plant traditionally used in various folk medicine practices, particularly in tropical regions. While its specific traditional uses are not well-documented, it has been explored for potential health benefits in several studies. Scientific evidence suggests that dietary consumption of Petiveria alliacea leaf meal can improve growth performance and redox balance in rabbits under hot-humid conditions. However, the aqueous extract of the plant shows varying toxicity levels against Varroa destructor and honey bees, with ingestion posing a significant risk. There is also preliminary research indicating potential anti-neurodegenerative effects through its methanolic extract's ability to inhibit amyloid-β aggregation and enhance cell viability in SH-SY5Y cells; however, further rigorous studies are needed to confirm these findings. No major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded for Petiveria alliacea, but caution is advised given the varying toxicity levels observed in bee populations.
- 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
- Dietary Petiveria alliacea leaf meal improved growth performance and redox balance in rabbits under hot-humid conditions.
- The aqueous extract of Petiveria alliacea showed varying toxicity levels against Varroa destructor and honey bees, with ingestion posing the greatest risk.
- The review suggests that certain phytomedicines, including Petiveria alliacea, show potential as adjuvants for CAR-T cell therapy, but further research is needed.
- P. alliacea methanolic extract inhibited amyloid-β aggregation and enhanced cell viability in SH-SY5Y cells.
Frequently asked questions
What is Congoroot?
Congoroot (Petiveria alliacea) 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 Congoroot?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Congoroot; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Dietary Petiveria alliacea leaf meal improved growth performance and redox balance in rabbits under hot-humid conditions.
How strong is the evidence for Congoroot?
The strongest finding for Congoroot carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Congoroot safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Congoroot in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Congoroot interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Congoroot in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
Is Congoroot 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 The potential of phytomedicines to optimize CAR-T cell therapy in cancer. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Petiveria alliacea L. methanolic extract inhibits amyloid-β aggregation and enhances cell viability in SH-SY5Y cells: in vitro and in silico evidence. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Control of Varroa destructor in honey bees (Apis mellifera) with the aqueous extract of Petiveria alliacea and identification of its constituents by LC-MS. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Dietary Guinea hen weed (Petiveria alliacea) leaf meal improves growth performance, redox balance and inflammatory indices in rabbits raised under hot-humid tropical conditions. literature abstract metadata