Abbey
Populus alba
Populus alba is a deciduous tree species used in various traditional medicine systems. Historically, it has been applied to treat infections, fever, malaria, colic, and diarrhea, as well as for issues involving bones, caries, goiter, and hemorrhage. Scientific evidence regarding its medicinal properties is limited, as current research focuses primarily on its genetic regulation of insect resistance, drought tolerance, and hydraulic stability. There are no major safety issues or notable drug interactions recorded in the available data. This information is for educational purposes only.
- Traditionally for
- fever · astringent
- Traditions
- traditional · TCM · Unani
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
Traditional use
- fever
- astringent
- diuretic
- malaria
- bones
- caries
- cold
- colic
- complexion
- flux (diarrhea)
- goiter
- hematochezia
- hemorrhage
- herpes
- infections
What the science says
- Overexpression of PagWRKY40 in Populus alba × P. glandulosa enhanced insect resistance by increasing defensive enzyme activities and metabolite contents.
- The study optimized a protocol for isolating and transforming protoplasts from Populus alba × Populus glandulosa, enhancing the efficiency of genetic functional analysis.
- PagE2Fa1 negatively regulates drought tolerance in poplar by affecting root development and stomatal aperture, and reducing antioxidant gene expression.
- Populus alba var. bachofenii showed greater hydraulic stability compared to Populus alba var. pyramidalis, with the latter experiencing more pronounced crown dieback due to increased hydraulic vulnerability.
- Knockout of cytosolic 4-coumarate 3-hydroxylase/ascorbate peroxidase genes in Brachypodium and Populus leads to reduced lignin content, altered growth, and developmental defects.
- The study found that PagJAZ12B, a repressor gene in the JA signaling pathway, negatively regulates drought tolerance in Populus alba.
Frequently asked questions
What is Abbey?
Abbey (Populus alba) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What is Abbey traditionally used for?
Traditional sources record Abbey for: fever, astringent, diuretic, malaria, bones, caries. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.
Which traditions use Abbey?
Abbey appears in these traditions in our sources: traditional, TCM, Unani.
What does the scientific evidence say about Abbey?
6 sourced findings are recorded for Abbey; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Overexpression of PagWRKY40 in Populus alba × P. glandulosa enhanced insect resistance by increasing defensive enzyme activities and metabolite contents.
How strong is the evidence for Abbey?
The strongest finding for Abbey carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Abbey safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Abbey in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Abbey interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Abbey in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Abbey?
Abbey is also known as: тополь белый, Abeelje.
Is Abbey 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
- T3 Dr. Duke's Ethnobotanical Database public domain (USDA ARS — attribute Dr. Duke's)
- T2 PagE2Fa1 negatively regulates drought tolerance in poplar by modulating root development and stomatal aperture. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Conserved 4-coumarate 3-hydroxylase/ascorbate peroxidase bifunctionality coordinates lignin deposition and plant growth in Brachypodium and Populus. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Protoplasts Isolation and Transient Transformation System Optimization for Poplar 84K (Populus alba × Populus glandulosa). literature abstract metadata
- T2 Physiological and molecular responses of poplar to drought stress and functional analysis of the key factor PagJAZ12B in JA signal transduction to drought tolerance. literature abstract metadata
- T2 PagWRKY40 transcription factor improved insect resistance of Populus alba ×P. glandulosa. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Hydraulic limitation drives differential crown dieback in Populus alba varieties. literature abstract metadata