Cirsium kawakamii
Cirsium kawakamii
Cirsium kawakamii, a plant native to regions in Taiwan and Japan, has not been traditionally used for any specific medicinal purposes. Scientific studies have shown high endophytic fungal diversity within this species, with variations noted across different locations and seasons. Methanol extracts from Cirsium japonicum DC. var. australe Kitam., which are closely related, have demonstrated significant reductions in juglone-induced oxidative stress in nematodes (C. elegans). Additionally, methanol extracts from Cirsium kawakamii (CKH) were found to decrease serum ALT and AST levels in mice with liver damage caused by CCl₄, though the effectiveness was not as pronounced as that of other extracts. Chromosome number variations and divergence times suggest polyploidization driven by glaciations played a role in the evolution of this plant species. Safety data indicates no major issues have been recorded for Cirsium kawakamii. There are also no reported drug interactions associated with this plant, though comprehensive research on its safety profile is limited.
- Beste Evidenz
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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
- Die Studie zeigte eine hohe Endophytik-Fungi-Diversität bei Cirsium kawakamii mit signifikanten Unterschieden an Orten und in den Jahreszeiten.
- Methanol-Extrakte aus den Blüten, Blättern und Stängeln von Cirsium japonicum DC. var. australe, die Silychristin und Taxifolin enthalten, reduzierten das antioxidative Stress-Syndrom in C. elegans, das durch Juglone verursacht wird.
- Die Studie zeigte an Mäusen mit Leberverletzungen durch CCl₄, dass Entzugsstoffe aus Cirsium kawakamii (CKH) die Serum-ALT- und AST-Werte verringerten, obwohl CKH die Wiederherstellung der antiozygenativen Enzymexpression im Leber nicht so effektiv wie CJF oder CH bewirkte.
- Die Studie zeigte an, dass Cirsium pengii, eine neue Art aus Taiwan, ein diploides Chromosomenzahlenprofil (2n=32) aufweist, das sich von den tetraploiden (2n=68) japanischen Taxa unterscheidet und darauf hindeutet, dass separate evolutive Geschichte vorliegt.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cirsium kawakamii?
Cirsium kawakamii (Cirsium kawakamii) 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 Cirsium kawakamii?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Cirsium kawakamii; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Die Studie zeigte eine hohe Endophytik-Fungi-Diversität bei Cirsium kawakamii mit signifikanten Unterschieden an Orten und in den Jahreszeiten.
How strong is the evidence for Cirsium kawakamii?
The strongest finding for Cirsium kawakamii carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Cirsium kawakamii safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Cirsium kawakamii in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Cirsium kawakamii interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Cirsium kawakamii in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
Is Cirsium kawakamii 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 Comparison of the Hepatoprotective Effects of Four Endemic Cirsium Species Extracts from Taiwan on CCl₄-Induced Acute Liver Damage in C57BL/6 Mice. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Methanol Extracts from Cirsium japonicum DC. var. australe Kitam. and Their Active Components Reduce Intracellular Oxidative Stress in Caenorhabditis elegans. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Endophytic Fungal Diversity in Cirsium kawakamii from Taiwan. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Chromosome number variation and phylogenetic divergence of East Asian Cirsium sect. Onotrophe subsect. Nipponocirsium (Compositae), with a new species from Taiwan. literature abstract metadata