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Lythrum salicaria

Lythrum salicaria

Lythrum salicaria is a perennial herb used in various traditional medicine systems. It has been applied traditionally to address diarrhea, dysentery, hemorrhoids, eye complaints, and wounds due to its astringent properties. Scientific studies indicate that the plant exhibits high total phenolic content and strong antioxidant activity, though its efficiency in phytoremediation for zinc and lead is not the highest among evaluated species. Research also suggests a nonlinear relationship between growing season length and optimal flowering time. No major safety issues or notable drug interactions have been recorded in the available data.

At a glance
Traditionally for
diarrhea · hemorrhoids
Traditions
Western phytotherapy · Unani · traditional
Best evidence
D
Cautions
—

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

Traditional use

  • diarrhea Western phytotherapy T3 DRDUKE
  • hemorrhoids Unani T3 DRDUKE
  • astringent traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • dysentery traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • eye complaints Western phytotherapy T3 DRDUKE
  • wounds Western phytotherapy T3 DRDUKE

What the science says

  • Lythrum salicaria accumulated high levels of Zn and Pb, but its phytoremediation efficiency was not the highest among the evaluated species. D PMID
  • Common-garden experiments with Lythrum salicaria supported a nonlinear relationship between growing season length and optimal flowering time. D PMID
  • Lythrum salicaria exhibited high total phenolic content and strong antioxidant activity among the studied plants. D PMID
  • The study found that different populations of Galerucella calmariensis showed varying voltinism and impacts, with higher voltinism correlating to greater impact. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Lythrum salicaria?

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

What is Lythrum salicaria traditionally used for?

Traditional sources record Lythrum salicaria for: diarrhea, hemorrhoids, astringent, dysentery, eye complaints, wounds. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.

Which traditions use Lythrum salicaria?

Lythrum salicaria appears in these traditions in our sources: Western phytotherapy, Unani, traditional.

What does the scientific evidence say about Lythrum salicaria?

4 sourced findings are recorded for Lythrum salicaria; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Lythrum salicaria accumulated high levels of Zn and Pb, but its phytoremediation efficiency was not the highest among the evaluated species.

How strong is the evidence for Lythrum salicaria?

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

Is Lythrum salicaria safe? What are the side effects?

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

Does Lythrum salicaria interact with medications?

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

What are the common names of Lythrum salicaria?

Lythrum salicaria is also known as: Дербенник иволистный, Salicaire commune.

Is Lythrum salicaria 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 Photoperiod response influences both voltinism and impact in a biological control agent: comparing six sources of the loosestrife leaf beetle (Galerucella calmariensis) in a common environment. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Bioactive Phytocompound Profiling and the Evaluation of Antioxidant, Antihyperglycemic, and Antimicrobial Activities of Medicinal Plants from Serbian Traditional Medicine. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Testing a General Theory for Optimal Flowering Time in Deciduous Perennial Plants as a Function of Growing Season Length. literature abstract metadata
  5. T2 Phytoremediation patterns of riparian macrophytes along a spatial pollution gradient: an integrated risk-performance assessment in the Riva stream, Türkiye. literature abstract metadata

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