Effects and functions of Cuscuta

As people learn more and more about Cuscuta, they are gradually concerned about its effects and functions. As the old saying goes, good medicinal value has benefits. Only by fully understanding Cuscuta can you take Cuscuta according to your own health condition. So, what are the effects and benefits of dodder? Let’s take a look at it together below.

Cuscuta australis can have an effect on the urinary system

Effects on female reproduction

Experiments have confirmed that flavonoid compounds in Cuscuta seeds have estrogen-like effects. Relevant experiments have found that dodder can increase the level of estradiol in the blood cells of rats, and can stimulate the weight of the pituitary gland, ovaries, and uterus of rats through sound-light-electricity combined stress. At the same time, it can also have effects on embryonic and villus cells, can achieve the purpose of preserving pregnancy by reducing the miscarriage rate, and can promote the proliferation of trophoblastic cells during early pregnancy by activating the MAPK/ERK signaling pathway.

Effects on male reproduction

Experimental studies have found that dodder seems to have the function of protecting human sperm. For example, adding the water extract of Cuscuta australis to the maintenance solution of frozen human sperm can significantly enhance the sperm survival rate and charm. Another scientific study also found that the water extract of Cuscuta australis has a protective effect on ozone-induced damage to the ultrastructure of sperm. Clinical trials have also confirmed that the androgen-like effects of Cuscuta have the potential to protect male motility.

Cuscuta australis has effects on bones and cartilage

Animal studies have found that dodder can effectively increase normal bone density and promote the repair of hyaline cartilage. Using dodder extract to cultivate osteoclasts in vitro can increase the calcium of osteoclast culture matrix, promote proliferation and increase the activity of alkaline phosphatase, while inhibiting the survival rate of osteoblasts and inducing their apoptosis.

Cuscuta has certain anti-cancer ability

Experimental studies have found that Cuscuta has a certain ability to inhibit tumor cells and reduce the incidence of lesions. Chinese scientific research shows that cell culture medium with three concentrations of 10, 50, and 100 mg/L of Cuscuta chinensis alcohol extract can inhibit the division and proliferation of human gastric cancer cells cultured outside the body, among which the concentration of 100 mg/L has the best effect.