Jambú para Actividad analgésica
Acmella oleracea — 8 estudios científicos revisados
Preliminary¿Sirve Jambú para actividad analgésica?
La investigación científica ha explorado el potencial de Jambú (Acmella oleracea) en relación con actividad analgésica. Se han identificado 8 estudios relevantes que examinan esta relación.
Compuestos activos involucrados: Alcaloides, Espilantina, Espilantol, Flavonoides, Saponinas, Terpenos, Fenoles, Compuestos fenólicos
Evidencia Científica
Los siguientes estudios han investigado la relación entre Jambú y actividad analgésica:
Acmella oleracea for pain management.
Despite advances in medicine and numerous agents that counteract pain, millions of patients continue to suffer. Attention has been given to identify novel botanical interventions that produce analgesia by interacting with nociceptive-transducing channels. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the actual knowledge of Acmella oleracea (L.) and its activities, particularly those that are anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and painkiller. These activities are attributed to numerous bioactive compounds, such as phytosterols, phenolic compounds and N-alkylamides (spilanthol, responsible
PubMed: 31705952Phytochemistry, Pharmacology and Toxicology of Spilanthes acmella: A Review.
Spilanthes acmella is an important medicinal plant, found in tropical and subtropical countries mainly India and South America. Popularly, it is known as toothache plant which reduces the pain associated with toothaches and can induce saliva secretion. Various extracts and active metabolites from various parts of this plant possess useful pharmacological activities. Literature survey proposed that it has multiple pharmacological actions, which include antifungal, antipyretic, local anaesthetic, bioinsecticide, anticonvulsant, antioxidant, aphrodisiac, analgesic, pancreatic lipase inhibitor, an
PubMed: 24371437Botany, Ethnopharmacology, Phytochemistry, and Biological Activities of Acmella oleracea: A Comprehensive Review.
Acmella oleracea (L.) R. K. Jansen (Asteraceae), commonly known as the "toothache plant" or "jambu," is a significant medicinal plant that has been traditionally used in Brazil and other tropical and subtropical regions for relieving dental pain, as an anti-inflammatory agent, and as a culinary spice. Due to its versatile utility, this plant has been extensively studied in modern medicine and pharmacy for its diverse pharmacological properties, including anesthetic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activities. Analytical research on the chemical compositions respons
PubMed: 41752454A Systematic Review of the Potential of Acmella Genus Plants for the Treatment of Musculoskeletal Disorders.
The genus Acmella has received growing attention for its pharmacological properties, including its potential applications in musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Plants in this genus, such as Spilanthes acmella, Blainvillea acmella, Acmella uliginosa, and Acmella oleracea contain various bioactive compounds which have demonstrated anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-arthritic properties. This systematic review evaluates the clinical and preclinical evidence supporting the use of plants from Acmella genus for the treatment of MSD, such as arthritis, osteoporosis, muscle injuries, joint inflamma
PubMed: 40650269Combining
Vulvodynia is a chronic pain condition that affects the vulvar area, often resulting in significant discomfort and a reduced quality of life. Current treatments for vulvodynia are limited, and there is a need for more effective therapeutic options. Acmella oleracea, known for its spilanthol content, and Boswellia serrata, rich in boswellic acids, have been explored for their potential analgesic properties in pain management. In this study, vulvodynia-like symptoms were induced in female mice using Complete Freund's adjuvant (CFA). After the induction of symptoms, the mice were treated with a c
PubMed: 39691401Contexto Científico
La evidencia respalda su uso tradicional para el alivio local (analgesia oral), pero la aplicación para enfermedades metabólicas o endocrinas requiere mucha más investigación clínica antes de su implementación médica formal.
Seguridad y Precauciones
El uso de Jambú (Acmella oleracea) requiere una precaución extrema debido a la falta de protocolos clínicos estandarizados en humanos, aunque se han observado efectos biológicos significativos en modelos animales. En mujeres embarazadas y en periodo de lactancia, el consumo de extractos concentrados debe evitarse; no existen estudios de seguridad que garanticen que los alcaloides y el espilantol no atraviesen la barrera placentaria o se excreten en la leche materna, lo que podría comprometer el desarrollo fetal o neonatal. Para niños menores de 12 años, su uso no está recomendado, ya que sus sistemas metabólicos y la permeabilidad de sus mucosas son distintos, y la potente acción anestésica local del espilantol podría causar una respuesta sensorial o irritativa imprevista. En cuanto a interacciones farmacológicas, se debe tener especial cuidado con la warfarina y otros anticoagulantes, debido a que los compuestos fenólicos y flavonoides de la planta podrían alterar la homeostasis sanguínea. Asimismo, dado que estudios en modelos de ratas han mostrado efectos hipoglucemiantes (reducción de la glucosa en sangre) con dosis de hasta una dosis específica en extractos metanólicos [PMID 41280495], el uso concomitante con metformina o sulfonilureas aumenta el riesgo de hipoglucemia severa por un efecto sinérgico no controlado. Respecto a los antihipertensivos, aunque los extractos de la planta muestran efectos en la hiperplasia prostática sin alterar la presión sistémica en modelos animales [PMID 41729335], la interacción con fármacos reguladores de la presión debe ser monitoreada para evitar efectos hipotensivos inesperados.
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