Tansies
Tanacetum
Tanacetum is a genus of flowering plants within the Asteraceae family. There are no recorded traditional medicinal uses for this plant. Scientific evidence regarding Tanacetum vulgare suggests species-specific responses to environmental stressors, such as drought and herbivory, and indicates a strategy of reduced metal uptake in contaminated soils. Some studies suggest that Tanacetum vulgare essential oil may improve memory and increase BDNF expression in the hippocampus without inducing pathological changes. No major safety issues or notable drug interactions are currently recorded.
- 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
- Tanacetum vulgare showed species-specific responses with increased abscisic acid and reduced biomass under combined drought and herbivory stress.
- Both Tanacetum vulgare and Solidago gigantea exhibited reduced metal uptake strategies in contaminated soils, with S. gigantea showing lower metal accumulation levels in its organs.
- Tanacetum vulgare essential oil improved memory and increased BDNF expression in the hippocampus without inducing pathological changes.
- The study identified multiple plant species in the Asteraceae family as sources of sesquiterpene γ-lactones with potential biological activity.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tansies?
Tansies (Tanacetum) 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 Tansies?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Tansies; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Tanacetum vulgare showed species-specific responses with increased abscisic acid and reduced biomass under combined drought and herbivory stress.
How strong is the evidence for Tansies?
The strongest finding for Tansies carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Tansies safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Tansies in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Tansies interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Tansies in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Tansies?
Tansies is also known as: Пижма, Tanaisie.
Is Tansies 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 Neurocognitive and Memory-Enhancing Effect of Tanacetum vulgare Essential Oil: Involvement of Hippocampal Neurotrophic Signaling. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Comparative study of trace metal accumulation in native and invasive plant species. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Species-specific, accession-specific, and common responses of foliar phytohormones and morphological traits to drought and herbivory. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Sesquiterpene γ-lactones of plants of the Asteraceae family of the flora of Kazakhstan: Search, distribution, biological activity. literature abstract metadata