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Dragon's Head

Dracocephalum

Dracocephalum, a genus of plants native to Europe and Asia, has traditionally been used sparingly or not at all in herbal medicine. Scientific evidence indicates that extracts from Dracocephalum botryoides exhibit promising antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antibiofilm activities with minimal toxicity against skin cells. Additionally, the use of Dracocephalum in offspring of stressed parents showed significant reductions in seizure frequency and duration, as well as prolonged latency to onset. In another study, combining phenylalanine with A. niger extract enhanced total phenolic and flavonoid accumulation in D. kotschyi hairy roots. Tiliacorin from Dracocephalum moldavica demonstrated potential antipsychotic effects by restoring PDE10A/cAMP/PKA/CREB signaling pathways, though more research is needed to confirm these findings. No major safety concerns or drug interactions have been recorded for this genus of plants.

لمحة سريعة
أفضل دليل
D
تحذيرات
—

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ما يقوله العلم

  • الزيت العطري لـ Dracocephalum botryoides أظهر نشاطات مضادة للأكسدة والمضادة للميكروبات والمضادة للبلاك ملموسة بمستوى منخفض من السمية الخلوية ضد خلايا HaCaT. D PMID
  • تم استخدام الفينيلAlanine بتركيز 10 مم وانجر A. niger بتركيز 1.5 مجم/لتر معًا في جذور D. kotschyi المفرخة لزيادة تراكم البارنيول والفلavanoids بشكل أقصى. D PMID
  • العلاج بمعزل DM خلال التطور الجنسي خفضت تكرار ودورة الهجمات الجدلية في أطفال الفئران الم-stressed دون تأثير على زيادة وزن الجسم. D PMID
  • تيليا من دراكوسيفالوم المولدافيكي أظهرت القدرة المحتملة كمضاد للذهان عن طريق إعادة تأكيد التفاعل PDE10A/cAMP/PKA/CREB في نموذج الفئران للشيزوفرينيا. D PMID
  • يشمل جنس دراكوسيفالوم مركبات متعددة الفينولية تشمل flavonoids و acids fenolic، مع استخدام بعض الأنواع التقليدي في أنظمة الطب الشعبي. D PMID
  • أثر частиات الأكسيد الألمنيوم (Al2O3NPs) على Dracocephalum kotschyi Boiss اختلف حسب الجرعة، حيث تحسين النمو عند تركيز 50 ppm بينما قلل منه عند تركيز 1000 ppm. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Dragon's Head?

Dragon's Head (Dracocephalum) 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 Dragon's Head?

6 sourced findings are recorded for Dragon's Head; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: الزيت العطري لـ Dracocephalum botryoides أظهر نشاطات مضادة للأكسدة والمضادة للميكروبات والمضادة للبلاك ملموسة بمستوى منخفض من السمية الخلوية ضد خلايا HaCaT.

How strong is the evidence for Dragon's Head?

The strongest finding for Dragon's Head carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Dragon's Head safe? What are the side effects?

No major safety issues are recorded for Dragon's Head in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.

Does Dragon's Head interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for Dragon's Head in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

What are the common names of Dragon's Head?

Dragon's Head is also known as: Змееголовник, Dracocéphale.

Is Dragon's Head 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

  1. T2 Synergistic effects of Aspergillus niger ATCC 13794 and phenylalanine precursor feeding on enhancing phenolic compound biosynthesis in Dracocephalum kotschyi boiss: hairy roots culture. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 The bilateral effects of Al2O3NPs on Dracocephalum kotschyi Boiss: Insights from physiological responses, antioxidant defense efficacy, and phytochemical yield. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Chemical Composition, Antimicrobial, Antibiofilm Activities, and Cytotoxicity of the Essential Oil of Dracocephalum botryoides Stev. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Effects of Pregestational Stress and Concomitant Administration of Dracocephalum moldavica Extract on Seizure Behaviours in Next Generation Developing Rats. literature abstract metadata
  5. T2 Phytochemical Composition and Biological Activities of Dracocephalum Species Native to Kazakhstan: A Comprehensive Review. literature abstract metadata
  6. T2 Integrated network pharmacology and UHPLC-Q-TOF LC-MS/MS phytochemical profiling demonstrate tilianin-mediated restoration of PDE10A/cAMP/PKA/CREB signaling in an MK-801-induced schizophrenia-like model. literature abstract metadata

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