Descurainia sophia
Descurainia sophia
Descurainia sophia, commonly known as Persian clover or halim, is a traditional plant used primarily for treating dysentery in various folk medicine practices. It has been utilized by practitioners across different cultures, though its specific applications vary. Scientifically, the plant's seeds are noted for their high quercetin glucoside content and potential to regulate the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway, suggesting possible radiation protection benefits. Additionally, studies have indicated that Descurainia sophoria components, when combined with Ziziphus jujuba, may offer some protective effects on lung, heart, and kidney injury in asthma models. However, current evidence is limited and more research is needed to fully understand its medicinal properties. No major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded for Descurainia sophoria, but caution should still be exercised when using it in traditional practices.
- Traditionally for
- dysentery
- 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
- dysentery
What the science says
- The study found that gene duplication and functional evolution of an UGT gene led to high quercetin glucoside accumulation in tetraploid Descurainia sophia seeds.
- The study suggests that sulfur compounds in Descurainia sophia seeds may regulate the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway to potentially provide radiation protection.
- This study identified Descurainia sophoria as a potential host for Contarinia nasturtii, expanding its known host range.
- The study found that Descurainia sophia components, when combined with Ziziphus jujuba, showed varying degrees of protective effects on lung, heart, and kidney injury in an asthma model.
Frequently asked questions
What is Descurainia sophia?
Descurainia sophia (Descurainia sophia) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What is Descurainia sophia traditionally used for?
Traditional sources record Descurainia sophia for: dysentery. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.
Which traditions use Descurainia sophia?
Descurainia sophia appears in these traditions in our sources: traditional.
What does the scientific evidence say about Descurainia sophia?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Descurainia sophia; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The study found that gene duplication and functional evolution of an UGT gene led to high quercetin glucoside accumulation in tetraploid Descurainia sophia seeds.
How strong is the evidence for Descurainia sophia?
The strongest finding for Descurainia sophia carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Descurainia sophia safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Descurainia sophia in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Descurainia sophia interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Descurainia sophia in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Descurainia sophia?
Descurainia sophia is also known as: Дескурайния Софии, Descurainie sagesse, Sagesse des chirurgiens, Herbe de Sainte-Sophie, Sisymbre sagesse, Vélar sagesse.
Is Descurainia sophia 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 From the Literature on Mining to Computational Verification: A Review of the Anti-Radiation Mechanisms of Sulfur Compounds in the Seeds of Lepidium apetalum Willd and Descurainia sophia (L.) Webb ex Prantl. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Investigating the host plant range of Contarinia nasturtii (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), reveals novel hosts and lack of host plant resistance within a Brassica napus diversity panel. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Telomere-to-telomere genome assembly and multiomics analyses illustrate the high accumulation of quercetin glucosides in tetraploid Descurainia sophia. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Research on the compatibility mechanism of the Tingli Dazao Xiefei Decoction by multi-organ metabolomics strategy. literature abstract metadata
- T3 Descurainia sophia CC BY-SA 4.0