Angel's Trumpets
Datura
Datura stramonium is a plant species found in various global regions with roots in several traditional medicinal practices. It has been traditionally utilized for conditions such as gout. Scientific investigations have explored its potential neuroprotective activities in Parkinson's disease models, though evidence remains limited. Research also indicates varying metal removal efficiencies and specific enzymatic activities in related species like Datura alba. No major safety issues or notable drug interactions have been recorded in the available data. This information is for educational purposes only.
- Traditionally for
- gout
- 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
- gout
What the science says
- The study explored various medicinal plants' potential, including Datura stramonium's neuroprotective activities in Parkinson's disease models.
- Native and non-native Datura stramonium populations showed differences in volatile organic compound diversity and emission levels in response to leaf damage.
- D. stramonium showed varying metal removal efficiencies across different densities, with higher densities generally improving overall performance, particularly for Cr.
- The study identified protein bands and enzymatic activities, including proteases, phospholipases, antioxidants, and antibiofilm properties in D. alba seeds.
- Females preferred to lay eggs on rare tolerant Datura stramonium plants, which resulted in lower plant fitness.
- This study optimized biodiesel production from Datura stramonium seed oil using a one-pot sulfonated corn-cob catalyst and performed a life cycle assessment showing moderate environmental impacts.
- The study reviews ethnobotanical uses, phytochemical composition, and biological activities of Datura but notes gaps in clinical research and safety.
Frequently asked questions
What is Angel's Trumpets?
Angel's Trumpets (Datura) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What is Angel's Trumpets traditionally used for?
Traditional sources record Angel's Trumpets for: gout. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.
Which traditions use Angel's Trumpets?
Angel's Trumpets appears in these traditions in our sources: traditional.
What does the scientific evidence say about Angel's Trumpets?
7 sourced findings are recorded for Angel's Trumpets; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The study explored various medicinal plants' potential, including Datura stramonium's neuroprotective activities in Parkinson's disease models.
How strong is the evidence for Angel's Trumpets?
The strongest finding for Angel's Trumpets carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Angel's Trumpets safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Angel's Trumpets in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Angel's Trumpets interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Angel's Trumpets in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Angel's Trumpets?
Angel's Trumpets is also known as: Дурман.
Is Angel's Trumpets 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 Activity based insights into the seed proteins of Datura alba from Pakistan. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Phytoremediation Potential of the Invasive Plant Datura stramonium (Solanaceae) for Toxic Metal Removal from Soil in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Volatile Organic Compounds of Datura stramonium: Changes in Response to Induced Leaf Damage Between Native and Non-Native Populations. literature abstract metadata
- T2 The footprint of ethnopharmacology in drug discovery (ISE-APSS2024). literature abstract metadata
- T2 Integrated experimental and life cycle assessment of biodiesel production from Datura stramonium seed oil using a one-pot sulfonated corncob catalyst. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Survival of the choosiest: females prefer to oviposit on rare tolerant plants. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Ethnobotany, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology of the genus Datura (Solanaceae). literature abstract metadata
- T3 Datura CC BY-SA 4.0