Meadow Crane's-bill
Geranium pratense
Geranium pratense, commonly known as meadow geranium, is a flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. While its traditional medicinal uses are not well-documented in historical or cultural practices, studies have explored various aspects of its biology and potential applications. Research indicates that the movement of stamens in Geranium pratense enhances pollen removal and cross-pollination while preventing self-interference, which could be relevant for understanding plant breeding and genetic diversity. Additionally, long-term exposure to elevated CO2 has been shown to influence water-use efficiency in first filial generations of several plant species, though specific findings related to Geranium pratense are limited. The herbivore-induced volatile organic compound emission from red clover was observed to be influenced by neighboring plants, suggesting potential interactions that could affect its environment. Notably, studies have identified potential antifungal compounds from Geranium pratense, showing inhibition against Bipolaris oryzae through molecular docking, though the strength of this evidence is currently limited. There are no major safety concerns recorded for Geranium pratense, and no known drug interactions have been reported 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
- Der Gruppenbewegung der Stämme in Geranium pratense fördert Pollenentfernung und Kreuzbestäubung, während Selbstbeeinträchtigung verhindert wird.
- Langsame Erhöhung der CO2-Konzentration beeinflusste die Wasserverwertung in den ersten Nachkommen von mehreren Pflanzenarten.
- Die von Herbivoren verursachten挥发性有机化合物排放由红三叶草产生,并受到社区中邻近植物物种的影响。
- Die Studie identifizierte potentielle antifungale Stoffe im Geranium pratense unter anderen Pflanzen gegen Bipolaris oryzae durch molekulare Modellierung, obwohl keine spezifischen Ergebnisse für das Geranium pratense allein berichtet werden.
Frequently asked questions
What is Meadow Crane's-bill?
Meadow Crane's-bill (Geranium pratense) 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 Meadow Crane's-bill?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Meadow Crane's-bill; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Der Gruppenbewegung der Stämme in Geranium pratense fördert Pollenentfernung und Kreuzbestäubung, während Selbstbeeinträchtigung verhindert wird.
How strong is the evidence for Meadow Crane's-bill?
The strongest finding for Meadow Crane's-bill carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Meadow Crane's-bill safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Meadow Crane's-bill in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Meadow Crane's-bill interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Meadow Crane's-bill in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Meadow Crane's-bill?
Meadow Crane's-bill is also known as: Герань луговая, Géranium des prés.
Is Meadow Crane's-bill 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 Plant volatile emission depends on the species composition of the neighboring plant community. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Heritable Changes in Physiological Gas Exchange Traits in Response to Long-Term, Moderate Free-Air Carbon Dioxide Enrichment. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Pollination adaptations of group-by-group stamen movement in a meadow plant with temporal floral closure. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Identification of plant based potential antifungal compounds against BMK-1 protein of Bipolaris oryzae using molecular docking approach. literature abstract metadata