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prangos

Prangos pabularia

Prangos pabularia is a plant species found in various regions, including Tajikistan. In traditional medicine, it has been applied as a carminative, diuretic, stimulant, stomachic, laxative, and nervine, often addressing digestive complaints, dyspepsia, infections, itch, liver issues, and as a molluscicide. Scientific studies have identified several compounds such as coumarins and a benzofuran glucoside within its roots. Some research suggests that methanolic extracts of the aerial parts may possess antimicrobial activity against certain bacterial and fungal strains, while animal models have shown potential for reducing gastric ulcer areas and modulating inflammatory markers. No major safety issues or notable drug interactions have been recorded.

At a glance
Traditionally for
carminative · diuretic
Traditions
traditional · Western phytotherapy
Best evidence
D
Cautions
—

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

Traditional use

What the science says

  • Five new compounds, including coumarins and a benzofuran glucoside, were identified from Prangos pabularia roots. D PMID
  • Nutrient addition increased above-ground biomass but had no significant effect on species diversity in a mountain meadow of Tajikistan. D PMID
  • The methanolic extract of Prangos pabularia Lindl.'s aerial parts showed significant antimicrobial activity against tested bacterial and fungal strains. D PMID
  • REPP treatment showed significant reduction in ethanol-induced gastric ulcer area, increased mucus and glycoproteins, decreased acidity, and modulated oxidative and inflammatory markers in rats. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is prangos?

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

What is prangos traditionally used for?

Traditional sources record prangos for: carminative, diuretic, stimulant, stomachic, digestive complaints, dyspepsia. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.

Which traditions use prangos?

prangos appears in these traditions in our sources: traditional, Western phytotherapy.

What does the scientific evidence say about prangos?

4 sourced findings are recorded for prangos; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Five new compounds, including coumarins and a benzofuran glucoside, were identified from Prangos pabularia roots.

How strong is the evidence for prangos?

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

Is prangos safe? What are the side effects?

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

Does prangos interact with medications?

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

What are the common names of prangos?

prangos is also known as: Прангос кормовой.

Is prangos 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 Mechanisms of anti-ulcer actions of Prangos pabularia (L.) in ethanol-induced gastric ulcer in rats. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Deciphering the chemical constituents and antimicrobial activity of Prangos pabularia Lindl. using LC-MS/MS in combination with experimental evaluation and computational studies. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Nutrient addition alters plant community productivity but not the species diversity of a mountain meadow in Tajikistan. literature abstract metadata
  5. T2 New coumarins from the n-butanol part of Prangos pabularia. literature abstract metadata