Erythropalum scandens

BotanicalBest with a meal

What is it

Erythropalum scandens is a climbing plant native to South and Southeast Asia. Its leaves are eaten as a vegetable, and its fruit and other parts are used in traditional medicine in some regions.

Evidence for 1 use

AI-assisted evidence assessment — talk to your doctor before relying on any single supplement.

Vegetable / nutritional support

Mixed Evidence

Provides vegetable nutrition; specific health benefits not well established in supplement form.

How it works

Erythropalum scandens contains flavonoids, phenolic compounds, and various phytochemicals. Preclinical studies report antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and possible glucose-modulating activity. The plant is more notable as a leafy vegetable food than as a standardized medicinal supplement, and rigorous clinical evidence is sparse.

Dosage

No established RDA. Consumed as a vegetable in normal food amounts; supplement doses vary by product.

When and how to take it

Consumed as a vegetable with meals.

2 commercial forms

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Fresh leaves (vegetable)

Eaten as vegetable in some Asian cuisines.

Standard food digestion.

Fruit ethanolic extract

Used in some research preparations.

Variable.

Safety

As a food, generally safe. Concentrated extracts have limited safety data.

Who should be cautious

Avoid concentrated extracts in pregnancy and breastfeeding without guidance.

Interactions

No significant interactions documented.

Food sources

Erythropalum scandens leaves (cooked)

Amount
100 g
%DV
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Frequently asked questions

Is Erythropalum scandens edible?⌄

Yes, the leaves are eaten as a vegetable in parts of Southeast Asia.

References

Erythropalum scandens on Wikidata — Wikidata link

Erythropalum scandens on NIH DSLD (US supplement label database) — NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database link

Research on Erythropalum scandens (PubMed search) — PubMed link

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