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Trichopus zeylanicus

Trichopus zeylanicus is a rare plant that is native to India. The leaves and fruit of the plant are used to make medicine. Trichopus zeylanicus is used to increase stamina, improve the function of the immune system and support weight loss. Trichopus zeylanicus is also used to treat liver disorders, stomach ulcers, exhaustion and sexual performance problems. Trichopus zeylanicus is also used to increase sex drive.

How does Trichopus zeylanicus work?

There is not enough reliable information about how Trichopus zeylanicus might work as a medicine. Animal studies suggest that Trichopus zeylanicus may stimulate immune system function, reduce inflammatory swelling and increase sex drive. However, no human studies have yet been conducted, so it is not known whether Trichopus zeylanicus also has these effects in humans.

How effective is Trichopus zeylanicus?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of Trichopus zeylanicus for liver disease, stomach ulcers, obesity, fatigue and sexual performance problems, as well as when used to improve endurance, stimulate immune system function and increase sex drive.

Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of Trichopus zeylanicus in these applications.

Safety and side effects

There is not enough information to say whether Trichopus zeylanicus is safe and harmless or what side effects Trichopus zeylanicus may have.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: Not enough is known about the use of Trichopus zeylanicus during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid Trichopus zeylanicus.

"Autoimmune diseases" such as multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis or others: Trichopus zeylanicus could cause the immune system to become more active and this could exacerbate the symptoms of autoimmune diseases. For this reason, it is best to avoid Trichopus zeylanicus if you suffer from any of these diseases.

Interactions

Care should be taken when combining Trichopus zeylanicus with the following medications:

*Medications that reduce the function of the immune system*

Trichopus zeylanicus may improve the function of the immune system. By improving the function of the immune system, Trichopus zeylanicus may reduce the effectiveness of drugs that reduce the function of the immune system.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of Trichopus zeylanicus depends on various factors such as age, health status and others. At the present time, there is insufficient scientific data to make a statement about appropriate dosage ranges for Trichopus zeylanicus. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.

References

  1. Evans DA, Subramoniam A, Rajasekharan S, Pushpangadan P. Effect of Trichopus zeylanicus extract on the energy metabolism in mice during exercise and at rest. Ind J Pharmacol 2002;34:32-7.
  2. Singh B, Chandan BK, Sharma N, et al. Adaptogenic activity of glyco-peptido-lipid fraction from the alcoholic extract of Trichopus zeylanicus Gaerten (part II). Phytomedicine 2005;12:468-81. view abstract.
  3. Subramoniam A, Evans DA, Valsaraj R, et al. Inhibition of antigen-induced degranulation of sensitized mast cells by Trichopus zeylanicus in mice and rats. J Ethnopharmacol 1999;68:137-43. view abstract.
  4. Subramoniam A, Madhavachandran V, Rajasekharan S, Pushpangadan P. Aphrodisiac property of Trichopus zeylanicus extract in male mice. J Ethnopharmacol 1997;57:21-7. view abstract.
  5. Tharakan B, Dhanasekaran M, Brown-Borg HM, Manyam BV. Trichopus zeylanicus combats fatigue without amphetamine-mimetic activity. Phytother Res 2006;20:165-8. View abstract.