Stereospermum
OTHER NAME(S): Adakapari, Fragrant Padritree, Krishnavrinda, Kuberakshi, Kuber Bacha, Padeli, Pader, Padhala, Palol, Patala, Patali, Patiri, Poopatiri, Pulila, Tamrapushpi, Trumpet Flower Tree, Yellow Snake Tree, Stereospermum chelonoides, Bignonia chelonoides, Stereospermum suaveolens, Bignonia suaveolens
Overview
Stereospermum is a large tree that grows in India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. All parts of the plant are used in medicine.
Stereospermum is used for stomach problems, pain, diabetes, liver disorders, and other conditions, but there is no good evidence to support its use.
Stereospermum contains chemicals that might lower blood sugar, reduce pain, reduce swelling, lower fevers, and protect the liver from toxins. It might also protect the brain from damage.
Stereospermum contains chemicals that might lower blood sugar, reduce pain, reduce swelling, lower fevers, and protect the liver from toxins. It might also protect the brain from damage.
Uses
Insufficient Evidence for
- Indigestion.
- Hiccups.
- Vomiting.
- Diarrhea.
- Pain.
- Fever.
- Diabetes.
- Liver disorders.
- Asthma.
- Brain disorders.
- Wound healing.
- Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate stereospermum for these uses.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if stereospermum is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if stereospermum is safe or what the side effects might be.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if stereospermum is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if stereospermum is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if stereospermum is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Diabetes: Stereospermum might affect blood sugar levels. Watch for signs of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and monitor your blood sugar carefully if you have diabetes and use stereospermum.
Surgery: Stereospermum might lower blood sugar levels. There is some concern that it might interfere with blood sugar control during and after surgery. Stop using stereospermum at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
Interactions
Moderate Interaction
Be cautious with this combination
- Medications for diabetes (Antidiabetes drugs) interacts with StereospermumStereospermum might decrease blood sugar. Diabetes medications are also used to lower blood sugar. Taking stereospermum along with diabetes medications might cause your blood sugar to go too low. Monitor your blood sugar closely. The dose of your diabetes medication might need to be changed. Some medications used for diabetes include glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase), insulin, pioglitazone (Actos), rosiglitazone (Avandia), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), glipizide (Glucotrol), tolbutamide (Orinase), and others.
Dosing
The appropriate dose of stereospermum depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for stereospermum (in children/in adults). Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
References
- Chandrashekhar, V. M., Muchandi, A. A., Sarasvathi, V. S., and Muchandi, I. S. Free Radical Scavenging Activity of Stereospermum Suaveolens: An In-Vitro Evaluation. Pharmacology online 2009;1:50-6.
- Chandrashekhar VM, Muchandi AA, Sudi SV, Ganapty S. Hepatoprotective activity of Stereospermum suaveolens against CCl4-induced liver damage in albino rats. Pharm Biol 2010;48(5):524-8.
- Haque, M. R., Rahman, K. M., Iskander, M. N., Hasan, C. M., and Rashid, M. A. Stereochenols A and B, two quinones from Stereospermum chelonoides. Phytochemistry 2006;67(24):2663-5.
- Balasubramanian T, Lal MS, Sarkar M, Chatterjee TK. Antihyperglycemic and antioxidant activities of medicinal plant Stereospermum suaveolens in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. J Diet Suppl 2009;6(3):227-51.
- Kharat U, Chanshetti R, Chavan V, Naik Y, Date N. Evaluation of anti-inflammatory potential of aqueous extract of root bark of Stereospermum suaveolens DC. Int J Pharm Pharmaceut Sci 2012;4, suppl 3:494-6.
- Balsubramanian T, Chatterjee TK, Sarkar M, Meena SL. Anti-inflammatory effect of Stereospermum suaveolens ethanol extract in rats. Pharm Biol 2010;48(3):318-23.
- Balsubramanian T, Senthilkumar GP, Karthikeyan M, Chatterjee TK. Protective effect of ethyl acetate fraction of Stereospermum suaveolens against hepatic oxidative stress in STZ diabetic rats. J Tradit Complement Med 2013;3(3):175-81.
- Muchandi AA, Chandrashekhar VM. Antiulcer and gastroprotective potential of Stereospermum suaveolens in Wistar rats. J Pharmacol Pharmacother 2011;2(2):117-9.
- Balsubramanian T, Kumar CT. Analgesic and antipyretic activities of ethanol extract of Stereospermum suaveolens. J Diet Suppl 2010;7(2):104-16.
- Shalavadi MH, Chandrashekhar VM, Avinash SP, et al. Neuroprotective activity of Stereospermum suaveolens DC against 6-OHDA induced Parkinson's disease model. Indian J Pharmacol 2012;44(6):737-43.
- Shalavadi MH, Chandrashekhar VM, Ramkishan A, et al. Neuroprotective activity of Stereospermum suaveolens against global cerebral ischemia rat model. Pharm Biol 2013;51(8):955-60.