Jackfruit
Scientific names: Artocarpus heterophyllus
Family: Moraceae
Alternate names: Arbol Del Pan, Baramil, Bo Luo Mi, Cakki, Chakka, Derakhte Nan, Falso Albero Del Pane, Fenesi, Finesy, Fruta Del Pobre, Halasina Hannu, Halasu, Indischer Brotfruchtbaum, Jaca, Jack, Jackfrucht, Jackfrugttrae, Jackfrukt, Jacktrad, Jacquier, Jak, Jaka, Jaqueira, Jaqueiro, Katahal, Kathal, Kanthal, Keledang, Khanun, Khnor, Konthal, Konto Phol, Kontok Phol, Kontoki, Kontoki Phol, Kos, Langka, Maak Laang, Mai Mi, Mak Mi, Makmee, Mu Bo Luo, Nagami Pannoki, Nangka, Palaa, Palavu, Panasa, Panasah, Panasam, Panasero, Paramitsu, Phanas, Phannasa, Pholkontok, Rukh Kutaherr, Shu Bo Luo
Actions: Antibacterial activity, Antidiabetic, Antifungal activity, Antiviral activity, Hematological, Immunological activity
Background
Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is a tree native to India. Its fruit and seeds are eaten as food. Other plant parts are used in Ayurvedic medicine.
Jackfruit leaves and roots contain chemicals that might help control blood sugar increases after eating. Its fruit is a source of vitamin A, fiber, and protein.
People use jackfruit for diabetes, wound healing, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Jackfruit leaves and roots contain chemicals that might help control blood sugar increases after eating. Its fruit is a source of vitamin A, fiber, and protein.
People use jackfruit for diabetes, wound healing, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if jackfruit is safe or what the side effects might be. Its fruit might cause allergic reactions in some people.
Allergy to birch pollen or latex: People who are allergic to birch pollen or latex might also be allergic to jackfruit.
Surgery: Jackfruit might cause bleeding and too much drowsiness if combined with medications used during and after surgery. Stop taking jackfruit at least 2 weeks before scheduled surgery.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if jackfruit is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Allergy to birch pollen or latex: People who are allergic to birch pollen or latex might also be allergic to jackfruit.
Surgery: Jackfruit might cause bleeding and too much drowsiness if combined with medications used during and after surgery. Stop taking jackfruit at least 2 weeks before scheduled surgery.
Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
There is interest in using jackfruit for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
Dosing & administration
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of jackfruit might be. 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 a healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
Medications for diabetes (Antidiabetes drugs)
Interaction Rating=Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Jackfruit might lower blood sugar levels. Taking jackfruit along with diabetes medications might cause blood sugar to drop too low. Monitor your blood sugar closely.
Medications that slow blood clotting (Anticoagulant / Antiplatelet drugs)
Interaction Rating=Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Jackfruit bark contains latex. This latex might slow blood clotting. Taking jackfruit latex along with medications that also slow blood clotting might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Sedative medications (CNS depressants)
Interaction Rating=Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Jackfruit seeds might cause sleepiness and slowed breathing. Some medications, called sedatives, can also cause sleepiness and slowed breathing. Taking jackfruit with sedative medications might cause breathing problems and/or too much sleepiness.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
Herbs and supplements that might lower blood sugar: Jackfruit might lower blood sugar. Taking it with other supplements with similar effects might lower blood sugar too much. Examples of supplements with this effect include aloe, bitter melon, cassia cinnamon, chromium, and prickly pear cactus.
Herbs and supplements that might slow blood clotting: Jackfruit bark contains latex. This latex might slow blood clotting and increase the risk of bleeding. Taking it with other supplements with similar effects might increase the risk of bleeding in some people. Examples of supplements with this effect include garlic, ginger, ginkgo, nattokinase, and Panax ginseng.
Herbs and supplements with sedative properties: Jackfruit seeds might cause sleepiness and slowed breathing. Taking it along with other supplements with similar effects might cause too much sleepiness and/or slowed breathing in some people. Examples of supplements with this effect include hops, kava, L-tryptophan, melatonin, and valerian.
Herbs and supplements that might slow blood clotting: Jackfruit bark contains latex. This latex might slow blood clotting and increase the risk of bleeding. Taking it with other supplements with similar effects might increase the risk of bleeding in some people. Examples of supplements with this effect include garlic, ginger, ginkgo, nattokinase, and Panax ginseng.
Herbs and supplements with sedative properties: Jackfruit seeds might cause sleepiness and slowed breathing. Taking it along with other supplements with similar effects might cause too much sleepiness and/or slowed breathing in some people. Examples of supplements with this effect include hops, kava, L-tryptophan, melatonin, and valerian.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
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