Seonun wild Ginger

Asarum sieboldii

Asarum sieboldii, a traditional Chinese medicinal plant also known as "Xi Xin," is primarily used in East Asian herbal medicine. While its specific traditional uses are not well-documented, it has shown promise in scientific research. Studies have demonstrated that volatile organic compounds from the roots of Asarum sieboldii exhibit significant nematicidal activity against Meloidogyne incognita, potentially benefiting agricultural applications by reducing root galls and enhancing tomato growth. Additionally, a case study reported a marked reduction in malignant ascites when an herbal paste containing Asarum sieboldii was applied topically combined with moxibustion at the Shenque acupoint. In another study, point application therapy targeting specific acupoints reduced asthma symptoms by inhibiting autophagy and modulating the AMPK/mTOR pathway. Scientific evidence is limited but suggests potential benefits in nematode control and respiratory conditions. No major safety concerns or known drug interactions have been recorded for Asarum sieboldii to date, though further research is warranted to validate these findings comprehensively.

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Warnhinweise

Nur zur Information. Traditionelle Anwendung bedeutet keine nachgewiesene Wirksamkeit. Evidenz und Sicherheit variieren — siehe die angegebenen Quellen.

Was die Wissenschaft sagt

  • Volatile Stoffe aus den Wurzeln von Asarum sieboldii zeigten eine signifikante Nematodenaktivität gegenüber Meloidogyne incognita, indem sie Wurzelknoten reduzierten und die Tomatenwachstum förderten. D PMID
  • Diese Studie erkannte genetische Unterschiede zwischen Asarum sieboldii, A. heterotropoides var. mandshuricum und A. sieboldii var. seoulense anhand von Chloroplastengenen. D PMID
  • Die Anwendungstherapie an den Akupunkteilen Feishu, Pishu und Shenshu verringert Asthma-Symptome durch die Inhibition der Autophagie und das Modulieren des AMPK/mTOR-Pfades. D PMID
  • Die lokale Anwendung einer pflanzlichen Paste, die Asarum sieboldii enthält, kombiniert mit der Moxibustion am Shengu-Acupunktionspunkt zeigte bei einem Patienten mit fortgeschrittenem diffusen Hepatocellularkarzinom einen beachtlichen Rückgang des malignen Abdominalflüssigkeitsansammlungsersatzes. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Seonun wild Ginger?

Seonun wild Ginger (Asarum sieboldii) 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 Seonun wild Ginger?

4 sourced findings are recorded for Seonun wild Ginger; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Volatile Stoffe aus den Wurzeln von Asarum sieboldii zeigten eine signifikante Nematodenaktivität gegenüber Meloidogyne incognita, indem sie Wurzelknoten reduzierten und die Tomatenwachstum förderten.

How strong is the evidence for Seonun wild Ginger?

The strongest finding for Seonun wild Ginger carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Seonun wild Ginger safe? What are the side effects?

No major safety issues are recorded for Seonun wild Ginger in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.

Does Seonun wild Ginger interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for Seonun wild Ginger in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

What are the common names of Seonun wild Ginger?

Seonun wild Ginger is also known as: Копытень Зибольда.

Is Seonun wild Ginger 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

  1. T2 Identification of Asari Radix et Rhizoma derived from three close Asarum species using the complete chloroplast genome. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Point application therapy targeting Feishu, Pishu and Shenshu attenuates asthma by suppressing autophagy and the AMPK-mTOR signalling pathway. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Volatile organic compounds and individual compounds of Asarum sieboldii roots exhibit fumigant activity against Meloidogyne incognita. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Marked effect of topical application of Chinese medicine combined with moxibustion in a case of refractory malignant ascites in diffuse liver cancer. literature abstract metadata