Fish Guts Plant
Chenopodium vulvaria
Chenopodium vulvaria is a plant traditionally not known for specific medicinal uses. Its distribution and presence in soil seed banks, particularly in arid wadis like Wadi Hagul, have shown variability influenced by weather conditions rather than management practices. The available scientific evidence suggests that while the weed seed bank, including C. vulvaria, has been studied in relation to environmental factors, there is limited information on its genetic relationships or direct impacts on soil ecology. Historical data indicate fluctuations in distribution across Europe, with potential declines in northern regions possibly linked to habitat changes. No major safety concerns or known 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 weed seed bank, including Chenopodium vulvaria, was influenced more by weather conditions than the tested management practices in this study.
- The study assembled a chromosome-scale reference genome for Chenopodium watsonii, enhancing understanding of relationships within North American A-genome Chenopodium species and quinoa.
- The soil seed bank in arid wadis, including Wadi Hagul and others, contains several species not recorded in the existing flora, such as Chenopodium vulvaria.
- The study finds that historical data from literature and collections show fluctuations in Chenopodium vulvaria's distribution across Europe, with declines in the north possibly due to habitat change.
Frequently asked questions
What is Fish Guts Plant?
Fish Guts Plant (Chenopodium vulvaria) 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 Fish Guts Plant?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Fish Guts Plant; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The weed seed bank, including Chenopodium vulvaria, was influenced more by weather conditions than the tested management practices in this study.
How strong is the evidence for Fish Guts Plant?
The strongest finding for Fish Guts Plant carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Fish Guts Plant safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Fish Guts Plant in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Fish Guts Plant interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Fish Guts Plant in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Fish Guts Plant?
Fish Guts Plant is also known as: Марь вонючая, Chenopode puant.
Is Fish Guts Plant 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 Weed seed bank as affected by tillage, residue, and fertilization management under sweet corn‐wheat cropping sequence in Iran literature abstract metadata
- T2 Uncovering hidden biodiversity through the role of soil seed banks in conserving arid wadis literature abstract metadata
- T2 Piecing together the biogeographic history of Chenopodium vulvaria L. using botanical literature and collections. literature abstract metadata
- T2 A chromosome-scale reference of Chenopodium watsonii helps elucidate relationships within the North American A-genome Chenopodium species and with quinoa. literature abstract metadata