Oleandrin / Anvirzel / Nerium oleander Extract

Toxic oleander-derived cardiac-glycoside extract promoted for cancer and other diseases. Oleandrin and Anvirzel derive from Nerium oleander, a toxic plant. MSK notes lab anticancer activity but lacking human evidence, cardiac glycoside toxicity, contraindications with heart conditions/digoxin-like effects, and that these products are not approved cancer treatments. PROS Cardiac glycoside biology has laboratory anticancer interest.

Articles

Nerium oleander derived cardiac glycoside oleandrin is a novel inhibitor of HIV infectivity.

Jan 1, 2013

Singh S; Shenoy S; Nehete PN; Yang P | Fitoterapia / PubMed | Medical / Staff

Oleandrin / Anvirzel / Nerium oleander Extract

PubMed-indexed research reference found for Oleandrin / Anvirzel / Nerium oleander Extract in relation to cancer or oncology.

Murine pharmacokinetics and metabolism of oleandrin, a cytotoxic component of Nerium oleander.

Sep 1, 2002

Ni D; Madden TL; Johansen M; Felix E | J Exp Ther Oncol / PubMed | Medical / Staff

Oleandrin / Anvirzel / Nerium oleander Extract

PubMed-indexed research reference found for Oleandrin / Anvirzel / Nerium oleander Extract in relation to cancer or oncology.

LC/MS/MS analyses of an oleander extract for cancer treatment.

Aug 1, 2000

Wang X; Plomley JB; Newman RA; Cisneros A | Anal Chem / PubMed | Medical / Staff

Oleandrin / Anvirzel / Nerium oleander Extract

PubMed-indexed research reference found for Oleandrin / Anvirzel / Nerium oleander Extract in relation to cancer or oncology.

Oleandrin

Memorial Sloan Kettering About Herbs | MSK About Herbs | Both

oleandrin, Anvirzel, cancer, toxicity

MSK: oleandrin/Anvirzel has lab anticancer activity but lacks adequate human evidence; oleander is toxic and products should not be used outside clinical trials.

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