East Indian kino
Pterocarpus marsupium
Pterocarpus marsupium is a traditional Indian medicinal plant used in Ayurveda. It has been traditionally employed for its purported anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic properties, though specific uses vary among practitioners. Scientific evidence suggests that Pterocarpus marsupium heartwood extract may modestly reduce triglycerides and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels and decrease lipid infiltration in a high-fat diet-induced atherosclerosis model. A standardized extract (200 mg/day) was found to be safe for healthy adults over two months, with no significant adverse events reported. The polyherbal blend PPV, containing Pterocarpus marsupium bark extract, Pinus strobus bark extract, and ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, has been shown to inhibit melanogenesis by activating NAD+ nicotinamide nucleotide adenylyltransferase (NNT) and regulating oxidative stress. No major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded for Pterocarpus marsupium use in humans.
- Best evidence
- B
- 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 found that a standardized Pterocarpus marsupium extract (200 mg pterostilbene/day) was safe in healthy adults with no significant adverse events.
- Pterocarpus marsupium heartwood extract modestly reduced triglycerides and MDA levels and decreased lipid infiltration in a high-fat diet-induced atherosclerosis model.
- The study found no significant toxicity or changes in parameters tested for Pterocarpus marsupium-containing polyherbal blend in rats.
- PPV, composed of Pterocarpus marsupium bark extract, Pinus strobus bark extract, and ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, inhibits melanogenesis by regulating NNT expression and oxidative stress in melanocytes.
Frequently asked questions
What is East Indian kino?
East Indian kino (Pterocarpus marsupium) 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 East Indian kino?
4 sourced findings are recorded for East Indian kino; the strongest carries evidence grade B. For example: The study found that a standardized Pterocarpus marsupium extract (200 mg pterostilbene/day) was safe in healthy adults with no significant adverse events.
How strong is the evidence for East Indian kino?
The strongest finding for East Indian kino carries evidence grade B — moderate evidence. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is East Indian kino safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for East Indian kino in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does East Indian kino interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for East Indian kino in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of East Indian kino?
East Indian kino is also known as: Птерокарпус мешковидный.
Is East Indian kino 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 A Short-Term Safety Evaluation of Silbinol®- an Extract from Pterocarpus marsupium in Healthy Adults- a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study. literature abstract metadata
- T2 The Combination of Pterocarpus marsupium Bark Extract, Pinus strobus Bark Extract, and Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Inhibits Melanogenesis via Nicotinamide Nucleotide Transhydrogenase Activation. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Potential benefits of Pterocarpus marsupium heartwood extract on high fat diet induced rodent model of atherosclerosis. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Acute and subacute toxicity evaluation of a polyherbal blend in rats. literature abstract metadata