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Pyrola rotundifolia

Pyrola rotundifolia

Pyrola rotundifolia is a perennial herb found in various forest and dune ecosystems. In traditional medicine, it has been applied to address urogenital complaints, wounds, bleeding, and bacterial infections, as well as for treating insect bites or spasms. Scientific research indicates that the leaves contain phenols and flavonoids with moderate antioxidant and cytotoxic activity. Some studies suggest potential protective effects on the kidney and cochlea against gentamicin ototoxicity when combined with other extracts, though further evidence is needed. No major safety issues or notable drug interactions have been recorded in the available data.

At a glance
Traditionally for
wounds · astringent
Traditions
Western phytotherapy · traditional · TCM
Best evidence
B
Cautions
—

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

Traditional use

  • wounds Western phytotherapy T3 DRDUKE
  • astringent traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • bleeding Western phytotherapy T3 DRDUKE
  • diuretic Western phytotherapy T3 DRDUKE
  • urinary stones traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • bacterial infections traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • dog bites TCM T3 DRDUKE
  • hematochezia traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • hemorrhage TCM T3 DRDUKE
  • insect bites TCM T3 DRDUKE
  • snakebite TCM T3 DRDUKE
  • sores traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • spasms traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • sudorific TCM T3 DRDUKE
  • urogenital complaints traditional T3 DRDUKE

What the science says

  • The leaves of Pyrola rotundifolia contain high levels of phenols and flavonoids with moderate antioxidant and cytotoxic activity. D PMID
  • The compound injection of Pyrola rotundifolia and Astragalus membranaceus showed protective effects on both guinea pig cochlea and kidney against gentamicin ototoxicity. B PMID
  • The study identified and analyzed the complete chloroplast genome of Pyrola decorata, confirming its placement within Group I in phylogenetic relationships. D PMID
  • The study found that Pyrola rotundifolia populations in dunes and forests associate with different mycorrhizal communities, and native seeds have higher germination success than immigrant seeds. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Pyrola rotundifolia?

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

What is Pyrola rotundifolia traditionally used for?

Traditional sources record Pyrola rotundifolia for: wounds, astringent, bleeding, diuretic, urinary stones, bacterial infections. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.

Which traditions use Pyrola rotundifolia?

Pyrola rotundifolia appears in these traditions in our sources: Western phytotherapy, traditional, TCM.

What does the scientific evidence say about Pyrola rotundifolia?

4 sourced findings are recorded for Pyrola rotundifolia; the strongest carries evidence grade B. For example: The leaves of Pyrola rotundifolia contain high levels of phenols and flavonoids with moderate antioxidant and cytotoxic activity.

How strong is the evidence for Pyrola rotundifolia?

The strongest finding for Pyrola rotundifolia carries evidence grade B — moderate evidence. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Pyrola rotundifolia safe? What are the side effects?

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

Does Pyrola rotundifolia interact with medications?

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

What are the common names of Pyrola rotundifolia?

Pyrola rotundifolia is also known as: Грушанка круглолистная, Pyrole a feuilles rondes.

Is Pyrola rotundifolia 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 Mycorrhizal divergence and selection against immigrant seeds in forest and dune populations of the partially mycoheterotrophic Pyrola rotundifolia. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Phenolic Composition of the Leaves of Pyrola rotundifolia L. and Their Antioxidant and Cytotoxic Activity. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Exploring the Complete Chloroplast Genome of Pyrola decorata Andres: Structure, Variability, Phylogenetic Relationship. literature abstract metadata
  5. T2 Effects of compound injection of Pyrola rotundifolia L and Astragalus membranaceus Bge on experimental guinea pigs' gentamicin ototoxicity. literature abstract metadata

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