Bean Trefoil
Anagyris foetida
Anagyris foetida is a plant native to the Mediterranean region where it is pollinated by birds, lizards, and insects. While traditionally used in some local practices for various purposes, specific traditional uses have not been extensively documented. Scientific studies indicate that Anagyris foetida can be nodulated by multiple rhizobia strains, suggesting its role in nitrogen fixation. Laboratory tests identified two alkaloids and other compounds from the plant's leaves that demonstrated variable cytotoxic activity against tumor cell lines, though results are not conclusive. The extract showed mixed effects on amoxicillin's activity against E. coli strains, sometimes enhancing and at other times reducing its efficacy. No major safety concerns or known drug interactions have been recorded for Anagyris foetida.
- أفضل دليل
- D
- تحذيرات
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للمعلومات فقط. الاستخدام التقليدي لا يعني فعاليّة مثبتة. تختلف الأدلة والسلامة — راجع المصادر المذكورة.
ما يقوله العلم
- أناغريس فيتيدا تُلقح بواسطة الطيور والثعابين في منطقة البحر المتوسط بالإضافة إلى الحشرات.
- تم العثور على أناغيريس فوتيدا مノdelت بشكل غير مناسب بواسطة العديد من أنواع البكتيريا الرزيوبية، بما في ذلك Rhizobium وMesorhizobium وAgrobacterium وBradyrhizobium.
- الدراسة اكتشفت اثنين من الالكالوئيدات وأربعة مركبات أخرى في أوراق أناغيريس فيتيدا التي أظهرت نشاطاً سرطان خلوي قياسياً في المختبر.
- الاستخراج من Anagyris foetida أظهر تأثيرات متغيرة، أحياناً تعزز وأحياناً تقلل من فعالية الأموكسيسيلين ضد طرق شمعة E. coli.
Frequently asked questions
What is Bean Trefoil?
Bean Trefoil (Anagyris foetida) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about Bean Trefoil?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Bean Trefoil; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: أناغريس فيتيدا تُلقح بواسطة الطيور والثعابين في منطقة البحر المتوسط بالإضافة إلى الحشرات.
How strong is the evidence for Bean Trefoil?
The strongest finding for Bean Trefoil carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Bean Trefoil safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Bean Trefoil in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Bean Trefoil interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Bean Trefoil in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Bean Trefoil?
Bean Trefoil is also known as: Anagyre fétide.
Is Bean Trefoil a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
المصادر
- T2 Cytotoxic constituents from Anagyris foetida leaves. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Diversity of rhizobia nodulating wild shrubs of Sicily and some neighbouring islands. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Effect of ethnomedicinal plants used in folklore medicine in Jordan as antibiotic resistant inhibitors on Escherichia coli. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Vertebrate Pollination of Angiosperms in the Mediterranean Area: A Review. literature abstract metadata