pigeonpea
Cajanus cajan
Cajanus cajan, commonly known as pigeon pea, is a plant traditionally used in various cultural practices but lacks specific recorded traditional medicinal uses. Scientific evidence suggests that its roots play a crucial role in enhancing nodulation and productivity through miRNA regulation and interaction with rhizobia. Additionally, non-destructive classification of leguminous plants using VNIR hyperspectral imaging has shown promising accuracy, indicating potential applications in plant science. WZ14 inoculation demonstrated varying effectiveness in increasing heavy metal accumulation across different leguminous species. Both rural and urban residents rely on Cajanus cajan due to its accessibility, affordability, and family traditions, though conventional drugs are also available. No major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded for this plant.
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
What the science says
- The study found that soybean roots suppress the biogenesis of miR4416-5p in shoots, enhancing GmLe3 expression and promoting rhizobial infection, establishing a regulatory loop crucial for nodulation and productivity.
- VNIR hyperspectral imaging enabled the nondestructive classification of 32 grain-legume accessions with up to 88.59% accuracy using classical machine learning models.
- WZ14 inoculation significantly increased heavy metal accumulation in four leguminous plants with varying effectiveness across plant species and metals.
- The study found that both rural and urban residents relied on Cajanus cajan due to accessibility, affordability, and family traditions, despite the availability of conventional drugs.
Frequently asked questions
What is pigeonpea?
pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) 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 pigeonpea?
4 sourced findings are recorded for pigeonpea; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The study found that soybean roots suppress the biogenesis of miR4416-5p in shoots, enhancing GmLe3 expression and promoting rhizobial infection, establishing a regulatory loop crucial for nodulation and productivity.
How strong is the evidence for pigeonpea?
The strongest finding for pigeonpea carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is pigeonpea safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for pigeonpea in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does pigeonpea interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for pigeonpea in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of pigeonpea?
pigeonpea is also known as: Голубиный горох, pois d'Angole ( Cajanus cajan).
Is pigeonpea 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
- T2 Visible-Near-Infrared Hyperspectral Imaging Enables Nondestructive Identification of Bean Accessions via 1D Spectral Reflectance Analysis. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Effects of microbial agents and leguminous plants on multi-heavy metal accumulation: Key dominant genera response and microbial network stability. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Family traditions, accessibility and cost shape the continued reliance on Cajanus cajan and Azadirachta indica for malaria and typhoid despite prescription medicines in urban and rural Nsukka, Nigeria. literature abstract metadata
- T2 A long-distance signaling loop promotes soybean nodulation and productivity. literature abstract metadata