Lentil
Lens culinaris
Lens culinaris, commonly known as the lens or lentil plant, is a traditional food crop with origins in the Middle East and South Asia. Traditionally, it has not been used for medicinal purposes but rather as a staple food due to its nutritional value. Scientific evidence suggests that certain genetic markers in lentils may improve predictive performance for fibrosis risk in hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection; however, further validation is necessary. Resequencing studies have identified genetic variations linked to agronomic traits such as disease resistance and iron and zinc content, providing valuable information for breeding programs. No major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded for lentils.
- 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
- HPS and DCP showed better predictive performance for fibrosis risk than AFP-L3 in HBV infection, though further validation is needed.
- This study resequenced 238 Lens accessions, identifying genetic variations linked to agronomic traits like disease resistance in lentils.
- The study identified stable lentil genotypes for iron and zinc content across different environments using AMMI and GGE biplot models.
- Strong associations exist between various qualitative and agronomic traits in lentil, providing valuable insights for breeding programs.
Frequently asked questions
What is Lentil?
Lentil (Lens culinaris) 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 Lentil?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Lentil; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: HPS and DCP showed better predictive performance for fibrosis risk than AFP-L3 in HBV infection, though further validation is needed.
How strong is the evidence for Lentil?
The strongest finding for Lentil carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Lentil safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Lentil in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Lentil interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Lentil in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Lentil?
Lentil is also known as: Чечевица пищевая, lentille cultivée.
Is Lentil 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 Insights into lentil diversity, domestication, and the genetic basis of important agronomic traits through resequencing of 238 Lens accessions. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Association of Qualitative Characters With Agronomic Traits, and Their Breeding Importance in Lentil (Lens culinaris Medikus). literature abstract metadata
- T2 Comparative evaluation of Hepassocin, DCP, and AFP-L3 for non-invasive assessment of liver fibrosis in Hepatitis B infection. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Investigating the spatial adaptation for iron and zinc content using AMMI and GGE biplot model in lentil (Lens culinaris L.). literature abstract metadata