Bearded Darnel
Lolium temulentum
Lolium temulentum, commonly known as darnel or false ryegrass, is a plant traditionally associated with traditional medicine practices. However, there are no specific recorded uses of this plant in any traditional medical systems. Scientific evidence regarding its direct medicinal applications is limited; studies have shown that cell-free culture filtrate from Bacillus wiedmannii isolate ZT selectively inhibits the growth of ryegrass roots, and essential oils and nanoemulsions derived from Origanum vulgare and Ocimum basilicum showed varying efficacy against weeds and fungi but did not display selectivity towards crop T. alexandrine. Research also indicates that the allelopathic potentials of Lolium temulentum and Avena fatua may influence wheat growth and soil parameters, depending on plant parts, concentrations, and environmental conditions. The geographical distributions of these plants are predicted to expand under future climate scenarios in China based on modeling studies. There are no significant safety concerns or recorded drug interactions associated with Lolium temulentum.
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
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Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
What the science says
- The cell-free culture filtrate from Bacillus wiedmannii isolate ZT selectively inhibited ryegrass root growth.
- The study found that essential oils and nanoemulsions derived from Origanum vulgare and Ocimum basilicum showed varying efficacy against weeds and fungi but did not display selectivity towards the crop T. alexandrine.
- The allelopathic potentials of Avena fatua and Lolium temulentum may influence wheat growth and soil parameters, depending on plant parts, concentrations, and environmental conditions.
- The study found that the geographical distributions of Lolium temulentum and Aegilops tauschii were predicted to expand under future climate scenarios in China.
Frequently asked questions
What is Bearded Darnel?
Bearded Darnel (Lolium temulentum) 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 Bearded Darnel?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Bearded Darnel; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The cell-free culture filtrate from Bacillus wiedmannii isolate ZT selectively inhibited ryegrass root growth.
How strong is the evidence for Bearded Darnel?
The strongest finding for Bearded Darnel carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Bearded Darnel safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Bearded Darnel in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Bearded Darnel interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Bearded Darnel in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Bearded Darnel?
Bearded Darnel is also known as: Плевел опьяняющий.
Is Bearded Darnel 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 Assessing risk from invasive alien plants in China: Reconstructing invasion history and estimating distribution patterns of Lolium temulentum and Aegilops tauschii. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Herbicidal proteins from Bacillus wiedmannii isolate ZT selectively inhibit ryegrass (Lolium temulentum L.). literature abstract metadata
- T2 Plant and soil characteristics affected by the allelopathic pathways of Avena fatua and Lolium temulentum weeds. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Biological and chemical characterization of Origanum vulgare and Ocimum Basilicum essential oils and their derived nanoemulsions. literature abstract metadata