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White Meranti

Shorea roxburghii

Shorea roxburghii, commonly known as Sal or Indian sal, is a traditional tree native to India and Southeast Asia. While its use in traditional medicine is not extensively documented, studies have shown promising results for various applications. Scientific evidence indicates that Shorea roxburghii extracts may offer protective effects against hyperalgesia and allodynia induced by CYP enzymes in rats, along with improvements in locomotive activity and motor coordination. Additionally, the ethyl acetate extract demonstrated significant cytotoxicity against gastrointestinal cancer cell lines while showing minimal toxicity to normal cells. Research also suggests that Shorea roxburghii may help improve testicular function and reduce inflammation in diabetic rats; however, specific dosages are not clearly defined. Regarding safety, no major issues have been recorded, and there is currently no evidence of significant drug interactions with Shorea roxburghii extracts.

At a glance
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

  • SLPE showed protective effects against CYP-induced hyperalgesia and allodynia, along with improved locomotive activity and motor coordination in rats. D PMID
  • SRPF treatment significantly reduced biochemical markers of nephrotoxicity and improved antioxidant activities in rats with CTX-induced kidney damage. D PMID
  • SRE improved testicular function and reduced inflammation in diabetic rats without specifying doses or treatments. D PMID
  • The ethyl acetate extract of Shorea roxburghii showed significant cytotoxicity against gastrointestinal cancer cell lines with minimal toxicity to normal cells. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is White Meranti?

White Meranti (Shorea roxburghii) 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 White Meranti?

4 sourced findings are recorded for White Meranti; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: SLPE showed protective effects against CYP-induced hyperalgesia and allodynia, along with improved locomotive activity and motor coordination in rats.

How strong is the evidence for White Meranti?

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

Is White Meranti safe? What are the side effects?

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

Does White Meranti interact with medications?

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

Is White Meranti 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 Protective effects of ethyl acetate extract from Shorea roxburghii against diabetes induced testicular damage in rats. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Antinociceptive, Anti-Hyperalgesia and Antiallodynic Activities of Polyphenol Rich Extract from Shorea roxburghii against Cyclophosphamide Induced Peripheral Neuropathy. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Protective Effects of Shorea roxburghii Phenolic Extract on Nephrotoxicity Induced by Cyclophosphamide: Impact on Oxidative Stress, Biochemical and Histopathological Alterations. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Anticancer properties and metabolomic profiling of Shorea roxburghii extracts toward gastrointestinal cancer cell lines. literature abstract metadata