Clivia miniata

Clivia miniata

Clivia miniata, commonly known as the flame lily or Natal lily, is native to South Africa and has a long-standing cultural significance in traditional African medicine. Traditionally, its use has not been extensively documented for specific medicinal purposes across various traditions. Scientific research indicates that Clivia miniata leaves exhibit enhanced adsorption capacity for pollutants when treated with biochar, suggesting potential environmental applications. The root of the plant shows strong antioxidant and BACE-1 inhibitory activities among its parts, though further studies are needed to confirm these findings. Additionally, Neoscytalidium dimidiatum has been identified as the causal agent of leaf blight on Clivia miniata and C. nobilis, marking a significant first worldwide report. Genetic analysis reveals moderate nucleotide diversity in two anthocyanin biosynthetic genes, with one haplotype showing promise for correlating to the orange/red flower phenotype. No major safety concerns or known drug interactions have been recorded for Clivia miniata thus far.

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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

  • Die Studie zeigte, dass vorbehandelte Blattbiochars von Clivia miniata (BCL-K-H) eine erhöhte Adsorptionskapazität für Stoffe aufweisen as verglichen mit unbehandelter Biochar. D PMID
  • Die Wurzel von Clivia miniata zeigte die stärksten antioxidantischen und BACE-1-Inhibitorenaktivitäten unter seinen Teilen. D PMID
  • Die Studie identifiziert Neoscytalidium dimidiatum als Ursache der Blattflecken bei Clivia miniata und C. nobilis, dies zum ersten Mal weltweit berichtend. D PMID
  • Die Studie zeigte eine mittlere Nukleotid-Diversität in den Anthocyansynthese-gene von Clivia miniata, wobei ein Haplotype eine versprechende Korrelation zum Orange/Roter Blütentypus aufweist. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Clivia miniata?

Clivia miniata (Clivia miniata) 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 Clivia miniata?

4 sourced findings are recorded for Clivia miniata; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Die Studie zeigte, dass vorbehandelte Blattbiochars von Clivia miniata (BCL-K-H) eine erhöhte Adsorptionskapazität für Stoffe aufweisen as verglichen mit unbehandelter Biochar.

How strong is the evidence for Clivia miniata?

The strongest finding for Clivia miniata carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Clivia miniata safe? What are the side effects?

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

Does Clivia miniata interact with medications?

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

What are the common names of Clivia miniata?

Clivia miniata is also known as: Кливия киноварная.

Is Clivia miniata 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 First report of Neoscytalidium dimidiatum as the causal agent of leaf blight on Clivia miniata. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Antioxidant and anti-Alzheimer activities of Clivia miniata (Lindl) roots, bulbs, and aerial parts: In-vitro and in-silico studies. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Polymorphisms in two key anthocyanic genes of clivia (Clivia miniata L.) reveal evidence of selection and possible association with flower pigmentation. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Biochar with further enhanced properties prepared by acid base combined pretreatment for removal of water pollutants. literature abstract metadata