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Cornus florida

Cornus florida

Cornus florida, commonly known as flowering dogwood, is a deciduous tree native to North America. In various traditional medicinal practices, it has been utilized for its astringent, antiperiodic, and cathartic properties, with applications ranging from treating fever, jaundice, and liver complaints to managing dysentery, cholera, and stomatitis. Scientific research has primarily focused on its genomic resources, identifying genes related to pigmentation and anthocyanin biosynthesis, but there is currently no clinical evidence regarding its medicinal efficacy in humans. No major safety issues or notable drug interactions have been recorded in the available literature.

At a glance
Traditionally for
astringent · malaria
Traditions
traditional
Best evidence
D
Cautions
—

Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.

Traditional use

  • astringent traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • malaria traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • antiperiodic traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • cathartic traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • cholera traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • dysentery traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • fever traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • jaundice traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • liver complaints traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • myalgia traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • stomatitis traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • vermifuge traditional T3 DRDUKE

What the science says

  • The study provides a comprehensive analysis of codon usage bias in 24 polyphenol oxidase genes from Camellia sinensis, revealing weak bias and low expression levels. D PMID
  • The study provided a telomere-to-telomere genome assembly and transcriptome profiling of Discula destructiva, revealing gene expression shifts during its life cycle. D PMID
  • The study developed genomic resources for flowering dogwood, identifying candidate genes related to bract and leaf pigmentation. D PMID
  • The study identified R2R3-MYB transcription factors that may regulate anthocyanin biosynthesis in Cornus species, contributing to understanding color production in dogwoods. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Cornus florida?

Cornus florida (Cornus florida) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.

What is Cornus florida traditionally used for?

Traditional sources record Cornus florida for: astringent, malaria, antiperiodic, cathartic, cholera, dysentery. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.

Which traditions use Cornus florida?

Cornus florida appears in these traditions in our sources: traditional.

What does the scientific evidence say about Cornus florida?

4 sourced findings are recorded for Cornus florida; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The study provides a comprehensive analysis of codon usage bias in 24 polyphenol oxidase genes from Camellia sinensis, revealing weak bias and low expression levels.

How strong is the evidence for Cornus florida?

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

Is Cornus florida safe? What are the side effects?

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

Does Cornus florida interact with medications?

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

What are the common names of Cornus florida?

Cornus florida is also known as: Cornouiller à fleurs.

Is Cornus florida 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

  1. T3 Dr. Duke's Ethnobotanical Database public domain (USDA ARS — attribute Dr. Duke's)
  2. T2 Genetic Regulation of Anthocyanin Biosynthesis in Cornus Species: The Roles of R2R3-MYB Transcription Factors. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Codon Usage Bias of the Polyphenol Oxidase Genes in Camellia sinensis: A Comprehensive Analysis. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Chromosome-scale assemblies of flowering dogwood cultivars enable identification of candidate genes regulating anthocyanin biosynthesis in leaves and bracts. literature abstract metadata
  5. T2 The Telomere-to-Telomere Genome and Lifestyle Transcriptome Profiling of Discula destructiva, the Causal Agent of Dogwood Anthracnose. literature abstract metadata

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