Nikko maple (Acer nikoense) is a tree. The bark has been traditionally used to make medicine.
Nikko maple contains chemicals that might have anti-cancer effects in the body.
Some people use nikko maple as medicine, but there is no good scientific evidence to support its use.
Uses & Effectiveness
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Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if nikko maple is safe or what the side effects might be.
Special Precautions and Warnings
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if nikko maple is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if nikko maple is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
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Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of nikko maple 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.
Morikawa T, Tao J, Toguchida I, et al. Structures of new cyclic diarylheptanoids and inhibitors of nitric oxide production from Japanese folk medicine Acer nikoense. J Nat Prod 2003;66:86-91. View abstract.
Morikawa T, Tao J, Ueda K, et al. Medicinal foodstuffs. XXXI. Structures of new aromatic constituents and inhibitors of degranulation in RBL-2H3 cells from a Japanese folk medicine, the stem bark of Acer nikoense. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) 2003;51:62-7. View abstract.
Nitta K, Ogawa Y, Negishi F, et al. Hot water extract of bark of Nikko maple (Acer nikoense) induces apoptosis in leukemia cells. Biol Pharm Bull 1999;22:378-81. View abstract.
Sakagami H, Anzai S, Goto S, Takeda M. Enhancement of cytotoxic activity of ascorbate by Acer nikoense Maxim. Extracts. Anticancer Res 1997;17:4453-6. View abstract.
Satoh K, Anzai S, Sakagami H. Radical scavenging activity of Acer nikoense Maxim. extract. Anticancer Res 1998;18:833-7. View abstract.
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