Meum
Meum
Meum, specifically Meum athamanticum, is a plant traditionally found in Europe and has been used in various herbal practices. While its traditional uses are not well-documented, it has shown potential in scientific studies for its antioxidant and antiaging properties. A study assessing extracts from Meum athamanticum, Centella asiatica, and Aegopodium podagraria found that Aegopodium podagraria demonstrated the most promising enzyme inhibition among the three. Another study reported 97 plant species useful for veterinary purposes in four Catalan and Balearic Islands regions, noting the essential oil of Meum athamanticum from Spain contains a unique monoterpene fraction. No major safety concerns or drug interactions have been recorded for this plant.
- 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
- The study highlights that peripheral chromosomal material contains proteins, enzymes, and factors transferred to new nuclei during mitosis.
- The study assessed extracts from Meum athamanticum L., Centella asiatica L., and Aegopodium podagraria L. for their antiaging properties, with A. podagraria showing the most promising enzyme inhibition and cell proliferation effects.
- The study found that 97 plant species were reported useful for veterinary purposes in four Catalan and Balearic Islands regions.
- The essential oil of Meum athamanticum from Spain has a distinct chemical composition compared to plants from other countries.
- SHS-SPME allowed the analysis of volatile components from nine grassland plants, including four that emitted more than 60 different volatiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is Meum?
Meum (Meum) 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 Meum?
5 sourced findings are recorded for Meum; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The study highlights that peripheral chromosomal material contains proteins, enzymes, and factors transferred to new nuclei during mitosis.
How strong is the evidence for Meum?
The strongest finding for Meum carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Meum safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Meum in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Meum interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Meum in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Meum?
Meum is also known as: Меум, Méum.
Is Meum 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 [Peripheral material, or matrix, of mitotic chromosomes: structure and properties]. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Solid-phase microextraction of volatile components from natural grassland plants. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Essential oil composition of the leaves and stems of Meum athamanticum Jacq., from Spain. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Plant ethnoveterinary practices in two pyrenean territories of catalonia (iberian peninsula) and in two areas of the balearic islands and comparison with ethnobotanical uses in human medicine. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Comparison of the Antiaging and Protective Properties of Plants from the Apiaceae Family. literature abstract metadata