Frangipani

Plumeria

Plumeria is a genus of flowering plants native to tropical regions. There are no traditional uses recorded for Plumeria in any known medical or cultural practices. Scientific evidence suggests that green silver nanoparticles synthesized from Plumeria can improve the vase life and physiological traits of cut Alstroemeria flowers, indicating potential applications in flower preservation. Additionally, extracts from various species of Plumeria have shown varying degrees of larvicidal activity against mosquitoes, specifically Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus, which may suggest possible uses in mosquito control strategies. Furthermore, LPPp (likely an abbreviation for a specific compound or extract) from Plumeria pudica has been shown to reduce liver injury markers and inflammation in mice, hinting at potential hepatoprotective properties. The safety profile of Plumeria is currently unremarkable; no major issues have been recorded. There are also no reported drug interactions associated with its use.

At a glance
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 application of green silver nanoparticles synthesized from Plumeria showed significant improvement in the vase life and physiological traits of cut Alstroemeria flowers compared to chemical nanoparticles and controls. D PMID
  • The study found that extracts from Plumeria rubra, Tagetes erecta, and Thevetia peruviana showed varying degrees of larvicidal activity against Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus. D PMID
  • LPPp from Plumeria pudica reduced liver injury markers and inflammation in mice, suggesting potential protective effects. D PMID
  • The study developed a method for quantifying 31 phytohormones in various plant species, including Plumeria rubra L. "Acutifolia," with good accuracy and reliability. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Frangipani?

Frangipani (Plumeria) 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 Frangipani?

4 sourced findings are recorded for Frangipani; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The application of green silver nanoparticles synthesized from Plumeria showed significant improvement in the vase life and physiological traits of cut Alstroemeria flowers compared to chemical nanoparticles and controls.

How strong is the evidence for Frangipani?

The strongest finding for Frangipani carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Frangipani safe? What are the side effects?

No major safety issues are recorded for Frangipani in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.

Does Frangipani interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for Frangipani in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

What are the common names of Frangipani?

Frangipani is also known as: Плюмерия, Frangipanier.

Is Frangipani 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

  1. T2 Larvicidal activity of Plumeria rubra, Tagetes erecta, and Thevetia peruviana extracts against Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus larvae. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Chemometrics-assisted validation of a high-throughput method for quantitative analysis of multiclass phytohormones across plant matrices by UHPLC-QQQ-MS/MS for targeted metabolomics. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Silver nanoparticles derived from Calotropis and Plumeria plants as a green approach to extend the vase life of Alstroemeria flowers. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Protective effect of latex proteins from Plumeria pudica against acetaminophen-induced acute liver injury. literature abstract metadata