Hypoxis hemerocallidea
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| Hypoxis hemerocallidea | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Hypoxidaceae |
| Genus: | Hypoxis |
| Species: | H. hemerocallidea |
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| Hypoxis hemerocallidea Fisch.Mey. & Avé-Lall. |
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Hypoxis hemerocallidea (African star grass, African potato) is a medicinal plant native to South Africa in the Hypoxidaceae family.[1] This plant is the best known member of this genus.
[edit] Medicinal uses
Limited evidence from two clinical trials suggests that Hypoxis is efficacious in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.[2] However, Hypoxis alters the activity of cytochrome p450, suggesting that it may interfere with the effectiveness of other drugs or supplements, such as antiretrovirals.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ Gillmer, M. & Symmonds, R. (1999). "Seed collection and germination: Hypoxis hemerocallidea". Plantlife 21 (36): 37.
- ^ Wilt TJ, Ishani A, Rutks I, MacDonald R (2000). "Phytotherapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia". Public Health Nutr 3 (4A): 459–472. doi:10.1017/S1368980000000549. PMID 11276294.
- ^ Mills E et al. (2005). "Impact of African herbal medicines on antiretroviral metabolism". AIDS 19 (1): 95–97. doi:10.1097/00002030-200501030-00013. PMID 15627040.
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