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.
- Beste Evidenz
- D
- Warnhinweise
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Nur zur Information. Traditionelle Anwendung bedeutet keine nachgewiesene Wirksamkeit. Evidenz und Sicherheit variieren — siehe die angegebenen Quellen.
Was die Wissenschaft sagt
- Anagyris foetida wird in der Mittelmeerregion von Vögeln und Schildkröten sowie Insekten polinisiert.
- Anagyris foetida wurde promiskut von verschiedenen Rizobien-Arten, einschließlich Rhizobium, Mesorhizobium, Agrobacterium und Bradyrhizobium, nodelt.
- Die Studie erkannte zwei Alkaloidien und zwei weitere Stoffe in den Blättern von Anagyris foetida, die eine in vitro-zytotokische Aktivität gegenüber Tumorzelllinien zeigten.
- Das Extrakt von Anagyris foetida zeigte variierende Effekte, manchmal verstärkte und manchmal reduzierte es die Wirkung von Amoxicillin gegen E. coli-Sorten.
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: Anagyris foetida wird in der Mittelmeerregion von Vögeln und Schildkröten sowie Insekten polinisiert.
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.
Quellen
- 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