Adonis aestivalis
Adonis aestivalis
Adonis aestivalis is a perennial flowering plant found within various European botanical traditions. It has been traditionally utilized for heart complaints, as a diuretic, and as a stimulant. Scientific research has identified novel steroidal glycosides in the plant that demonstrate varying levels of cytotoxicity against tumor cells, though no definitive health claims are currently supported by the data. Regarding safety, there are no major issues recorded in the available literature. Furthermore, there are no notable drug interactions recorded for this species.
- Traditionally for
- heart complaints · diuretic
- Traditions
- Unani · traditional
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
Traditional use
- heart complaints
- diuretic
- stimulant
What the science says
- The study found that astaxanthin production in tobacco led to growth retardation, likely due to chloroplast disruption, which could be alleviated by enhancing chlorophyll content.
- The study found that introducing plant-derived genes into camelina seeds produced significant levels of astaxanthin, though it slightly reduced seed size and oil content.
- Engineered Dunaliella salina strains expressing Adonis aestivalis CBFD and HBFD genes produced significantly higher levels of astaxanthin compared to those with BKT, reaching 134.88 ± 9.12 μg/g DCW.
- The study identified novel steroidal glycosides from Adonis aestivalis with varying cytotoxicity against tumor cells, though no definitive health claims are made.
Frequently asked questions
What is Adonis aestivalis?
Adonis aestivalis (Adonis aestivalis) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What is Adonis aestivalis traditionally used for?
Traditional sources record Adonis aestivalis for: heart complaints, diuretic, stimulant. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.
Which traditions use Adonis aestivalis?
Adonis aestivalis appears in these traditions in our sources: Unani, traditional.
What does the scientific evidence say about Adonis aestivalis?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Adonis aestivalis; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The study found that astaxanthin production in tobacco led to growth retardation, likely due to chloroplast disruption, which could be alleviated by enhancing chlorophyll content.
How strong is the evidence for Adonis aestivalis?
The strongest finding for Adonis aestivalis carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Adonis aestivalis safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Adonis aestivalis in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Adonis aestivalis interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Adonis aestivalis in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Adonis aestivalis?
Adonis aestivalis is also known as: Горицвет летний, Adonis d'été.
Is Adonis aestivalis 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.
Sources
- T3 Dr. Duke's Ethnobotanical Database public domain (USDA ARS — attribute Dr. Duke's)
- T2 Enhancing astaxanthin accumulation through the expression of the plant-derived astaxanthin biosynthetic pathway in Dunaliella salina. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Search for new steroidal glycosides with anti-cancer potential from natural resources. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Engineering tobacco for efficient astaxanthin production using a linker-free monocistronic dual-protein expression system and interspecific hybridization method. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Oilseed-based metabolic engineering of astaxanthin and related ketocarotenoids using a plant-derived pathway: Lab-to-field-to-application. literature abstract metadata