Deodar
Cedrus deodara
Cedrus deodara, commonly known as the Deodar cedar, is a coniferous tree native to the Western Himalayas. Traditionally, its use in medicine has not been extensively documented. Scientific studies have shown that applying Acinetobacter and biochar from Cedrus deodara can enhance spinach growth while reducing arsenic content in the plant. Additionally, sawdust derived from Cedrus deodara, when combined with iron oxide nanoparticles, demonstrated effectiveness in adsorbing methylene blue from wastewater, though the composite showed only slightly higher capacity than the sawdust alone. The essential oil of Cedrus deodara exhibited stronger fumigant and repellent activities against storage pests compared to Juniperus macropoda essential oil. Notably, transcriptional dynamics underlying female gametogenesis variations among Cedrus deodara and other Pinaceae species have also been studied. No major safety concerns or recorded drug interactions are associated with Cedrus deodara based on current research findings.
- Mejor evidencia
- D
- Precauciones
- —
Solo información. El uso tradicional no significa eficacia probada. La evidencia y la seguridad varían — consulte las fuentes citadas.
Lo que dice la ciencia
- El estudio mostró que la aplicación conjunta de Acinetobacter y bio Carbón de Cedrus deodara mejoró el crecimiento del espínago y redujo el contenido de arsénico en la planta.
- El estudio mostró que la corteza de Cedrus deodara y su compuesto con nanopartículas de óxido de hierro adsorvieron azul metileno del agua residual, siendo el compuesto ligeramente más capaz.
- El aceite esencial de Cedrus deodara mostró actividades fumigantes y repelentes más fuertes contra plagas de almacenamiento que el aceite esencial de Juniperus macropoda.
- El estudio revela la dinámica trascrptacional que subyace a las variaciones en la gametogénesis femenina entre Cedrus deodara y otras especies de Pinaceae.
Frequently asked questions
What is Deodar?
Deodar (Cedrus deodara) 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 Deodar?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Deodar; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: El estudio mostró que la aplicación conjunta de Acinetobacter y bio Carbón de Cedrus deodara mejoró el crecimiento del espínago y redujo el contenido de arsénico en la planta.
How strong is the evidence for Deodar?
The strongest finding for Deodar carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Deodar safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Deodar in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Deodar interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Deodar in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Deodar?
Deodar is also known as: Кедр гималайский, Cèdre de l'Himalaya.
Is Deodar 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.
Fuentes
- T2 Ontogenetic and molecular analyses reveal the evolution of prolonged female gametophyte-dominating reproductive cycles in Pinaceae. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Biochar: Acinetobacter driven rhizoremediation of arsenic contaminated soil. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Comparative bio-efficacy and molecular insights of North-Western Himalayan conifers, Cedrus deodara and Juniperus macropoda essential oils against two storage insect pests. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Adsorptive removal of methylene blue from wastewater using sawdust of Cedrus deodara and its composite with iron oxide nanoparticles: a comparative study. literature abstract metadata