Geranium
Pelargonium
Pelargonium is a genus of plants with diverse species, including Pelargonium sidoides and Pelargonium graveolens. Traditionally, there are no specific records of its use in any particular medical traditions. Scientific evidence suggests that Pelargonium sidoides exhibits multi-target activity with immunomodulatory, antibacterial, and antiviral effects, supporting its potential use in managing respiratory tract infections. Meanwhile, studies indicate that nano-formulations of citronella and geranium essential oils show enhanced insecticidal activity against Spodoptera littoralis compared to bulk oils. Pelargonium graveolens flowers contain gallotannins that exhibit broad-spectrum antibacterial activity by disrupting bacterial motility, biofilm formation, membrane integrity, and efflux pump function. Notably, no major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded for any species of Pelargonium.
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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
- Eine nanoliposomatische Hydrogel-Formulation mit essentieller Oelösung von Pelargonium graveolens zeigte eine verbesserte Abstoßungsaktivität gegenüber Anopheles stephensi im Vergleich zu freiem PEO, war aber weniger wirksam als DEET.
- Die Studie bot eine Zusammenfassung der Eigenschaften und klinischen Beweise für mehrere pflanzliche Agenten, einschließlich Pelargonium sidoides, zur Behandlung von Atemwegsinfektionen.
- Nano-Förmulierungen von Zitronenöl und Geranienöl zeigten eine verbesserte Insektenaktivität gegenüber Spodoptera littoralis im Vergleich zu Rohölen.
- Die Studie zeigte, dass Pelargonium sidoides mehrfach wirksame Aktivität mit Immunmodulatoren, Antibakterien und Antiviralen hat, was seine Nutzung bei Respirationsweginfektionen unterstützt.
- Die Blüten von Pelargonium graveolens enthalten Gallotannine, die eine breit spektrale bakterielle Aktivität durch Störung der Bakterienmotilität, Biofilmbildung, Membranintegrität und Efflusspumfunktion zeigen.
Frequently asked questions
What is Geranium?
Geranium (Pelargonium) 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 Geranium?
5 sourced findings are recorded for Geranium; the strongest carries evidence grade A. For example: Eine nanoliposomatische Hydrogel-Formulation mit essentieller Oelösung von Pelargonium graveolens zeigte eine verbesserte Abstoßungsaktivität gegenüber Anopheles stephensi im Vergleich zu freiem PEO, war aber weniger wirksam als DEET.
How strong is the evidence for Geranium?
The strongest finding for Geranium carries evidence grade A — strong evidence. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Geranium safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Geranium in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Geranium interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Geranium in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Geranium?
Geranium is also known as: Пеларгония, Pélargonium.
Is Geranium 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 Pelargonium sidoides - from ethnopharmacology to evidence-based medicine: a systematic review. literature abstract metadata
- T2 A stable nanoliposomal carboxymethyl cellulose hydrogel of Pelargonium essential oil: Formulation, characterization, and enhanced repellent activity against Anopheles stephensi. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Comparative insecticidal efficacy and biochemical impact of nano-encapsulated citronella and geranium essential oils against Spodoptera littoralis (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). literature abstract metadata
- T2 A Review of the Properties of Clinically Evaluated Plant-Derived Agents in the Treatment of Respiratory Infections. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Hydrolysable tannins from Pelargonium graveolens overcome bacterial virulence and resistance through membrane and motility disruption. literature abstract metadata