Gynura segetum
Common name
Shan Chi
ID
HD0034
Scientific name of the plant
Gynura segetum
Anatomical part for use
root
Human use
Pain and inflammation
Summary
Gynura is a genus of flowering plants in the daisy family Asteraceae endemic to Asia. The best known species is Gynura aurantiaca, often grown as a house plant. This plant is commonly known as "purple passion" because of the velvety purple leaves.
Species
Evidence Level
Level 2 (Independent reports from multiple medical centers)
Hepatotoxicity reports in literature
- Hepatic veno-occlusive disease induced by Gymura segetum: report of two cases : (Source)
- Hepatic veno-occlusive disease associated with the use of Gynura segetum : (Source)
- Hepatic sinusoidal obstruction syndrome associated with consumption of Gynura segetum : (Source)
- Sinusoidal obstruction syndrome associated with the ingestion of gynura root : (Source)
- Definitive diagnosis of hepatic sinusoidal obstruction syndrome induced by pyrrolizidine alkaloids : (Source)
Hepatotoxicity Description
N/A
Gynura segetum
Common name
Shan Chi
ID
HD0034
Scientific name of the plant
Gynura segetum
Anatomical part for use
root
Human use
Pain and inflammation
Summary
Gynura is a genus of flowering plants in the daisy family Asteraceae endemic to Asia. The best known species is Gynura aurantiaca, often grown as a house plant. This plant is commonly known as "purple passion" because of the velvety purple leaves. Species
Evidence Level
Level 2 (Independent reports from multiple medical centers)
Hepatotoxicity reports in literature
- Hepatic veno-occlusive disease induced by Gymura segetum: report of two cases : (Source)
- Hepatic veno-occlusive disease associated with the use of Gynura segetum : (Source)
- Hepatic sinusoidal obstruction syndrome associated with consumption of Gynura segetum : (Source)
- Sinusoidal obstruction syndrome associated with the ingestion of gynura root : (Source)
- Definitive diagnosis of hepatic sinusoidal obstruction syndrome induced by pyrrolizidine alkaloids : (Source)
Hepatotoxicity Description
N/A