Meadow Buttercup

Ranunculus acris

Ranunculus acris, commonly known as meadow buttercup, is a plant traditionally found in Europe and North America. While its use in traditional medicine has not been extensively documented, studies have explored its ecological and physiological characteristics. Research indicates that R. acris performs optimally at 30 mmol dm-3 NaCl, with performance declining under higher salinity conditions. Additionally, the plant's phytochemical composition influences bacterial community dynamics on its flowers and leaves, and it exhibits enhanced water use efficiency on ski slopes due to altered stomatal regulation in water surplus environments. Machine learning models using hyperspectral imaging have shown promising accuracy in identifying R. acris among other weeds. No major safety concerns or known drug interactions have been recorded for this plant.

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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

  • Der Wachstum und die Funktionsweise von R. acris waren bei einer NaCl-Konzentration von 30 mmol dm-3 optimale, mit reduzierter Leistung an höheren Salinitätsniveaus. D PMID
  • Die Variation der Phytochemikalien innerhalb und zwischen Pflanzenarten erklärt eine Teil der Variation in der Bakteriengemeinschaftskomposition an Blüten und Blättern. D PMID
  • Ranunculus acris zeigte eine höhere innere Wasserverwertungsrate auf Skiliftbahnen im Vergleich zu äußeren Bereichen, was wahrscheinlich auf unterschiedliche Stomatalregulation bei Wasserreichtum zurückzuführen ist. D PMID
  • Die Studie zeigte an, dass maschinelles Lernmodell mit Hyperspektralem Imaging Ranunculus acris unter anderen Unkräutern mit 89,1 % Genauigkeit identifizieren kann. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Meadow Buttercup?

Meadow Buttercup (Ranunculus acris) 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 Buttercup?

4 sourced findings are recorded for Meadow Buttercup; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Der Wachstum und die Funktionsweise von R. acris waren bei einer NaCl-Konzentration von 30 mmol dm-3 optimale, mit reduzierter Leistung an höheren Salinitätsniveaus.

How strong is the evidence for Meadow Buttercup?

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

Is Meadow Buttercup safe? What are the side effects?

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

Does Meadow Buttercup interact with medications?

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

What are the common names of Meadow Buttercup?

Meadow Buttercup is also known as: Лютик едкий, Renoncule âcre.

Is Meadow Buttercup 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 Assessing the ecophysiological response of a mountain grassland community to ski slope management through isotopic composition. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Identification of Weeds Based on Hyperspectral Imaging and Machine Learning. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Inter- and intraspecific phytochemical variation correlate with epiphytic flower and leaf bacterial communities. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Experimental investigation of the responses of meadow buttercup (Ranunculus acris L.) to sodic salinity and its implications for habitat monitoring. literature abstract metadata