echinacea
Echinacea purpurea
Echinacea purpurea is a traditional medicinal plant native to North America. Traditionally, its use has not been extensively documented in specific medical practices. Scientific evidence suggests that GA3 and PGPR treatments can enhance seed germination and early development of Echinacea purpurea seeds, with combined treatments showing the most significant benefits. Research also indicates that Echinacea purpurea, along with Salvia officinalis and Thymus vulgaris, may increase mRNA levels of drug-metabolizing enzymes in rats, potentially affecting pharmacokinetics. Additionally, a study showed promise for Echinacea purpurea and Spirulina platensis niosomes in reducing cyclophosphamide-induced toxicities by modulating oxidative stress and inflammatory responses. However, no major safety concerns or known drug interactions have been recorded for this plant to date.
- Beste Evidenz
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- 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
- Die Behandlungen mit GA3 und PGPR verbesserten die Keimung und das Frühkeimlingsentwicklung bei Echinacea purpurea-Samen verschiedener Altersstufen, wobei kombinierte Behandlungen größere Vorteile zeigten.
- Echinacea purpurea, Salvia officinalis und Thymus vulgaris erhöhten die mRNA-Niveaus von Medikamenten-metabolisierenden Enzymen bei Ratten.
- Echinacea purpurea und Spirulina platensis-Niosomen zeigten Versprechungen bei der Verringerung von Zyklofosfamid-Induzierten Toxizitäten durch die Modulation des氧化应激和炎症反应。
- Erhöhte Sucralfärbstoffkonzentrationen beeinflussten den Gaswechsel, das Chlorophyllgehalt und die Blütefarbe bei Echinacea purpurea sowie anderen Arten.
- die Ergänzung mit echinaceen purpurea hat die expression von IFNγ und IL10 bei Enten signifikant erhöht, ohne den level von IL1β oder TNFα zu verändern, aber sie hatte keine auswirkung auf die produktion von nitrsgen oder telomerlänge.
Frequently asked questions
What is echinacea?
echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) 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 echinacea?
5 sourced findings are recorded for echinacea; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Die Behandlungen mit GA3 und PGPR verbesserten die Keimung und das Frühkeimlingsentwicklung bei Echinacea purpurea-Samen verschiedener Altersstufen, wobei kombinierte Behandlungen größere Vorteile zeigten.
How strong is the evidence for echinacea?
The strongest finding for echinacea carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is echinacea safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for echinacea in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does echinacea interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for echinacea in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of echinacea?
echinacea is also known as: эхинацея, Échinacée pourpre.
Is echinacea 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 Ameliorative effects of Spirulina platensis niosome and Echinacea purpura on cyclophosphamide-induced splenic, cardiac and neurotoxicity via modulating NF-κB pathway and oxidative stress. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Effect of Echinacea purpurea on cytokine gene expression (IL10, IL1β, TNFα, IFNγ), telomere length, lipid peroxidation, and nitric oxide in broilers reared at high altitude. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Transcript-Level Modulation of Drug-Metabolizing Enzymes by Echinacea, Salvia, and Thymus in Adult Male Rats: Implications for Herb-Drug Interactions. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Effects of GA3 and PGPR on germination and seedling development of Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea L.) across different seed ages. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Environmentally-relevant concentrations of dissolved sucralose affect gas exchange, chlorophyll content, and flowering hue of three North American prairie species. literature abstract metadata