Meadow Crane's-bill

Geranium pratense

Geranium pratense, commonly known as meadow geranium, is a flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. While its traditional medicinal uses are not well-documented in historical or cultural practices, studies have explored various aspects of its biology and potential applications. Research indicates that the movement of stamens in Geranium pratense enhances pollen removal and cross-pollination while preventing self-interference, which could be relevant for understanding plant breeding and genetic diversity. Additionally, long-term exposure to elevated CO2 has been shown to influence water-use efficiency in first filial generations of several plant species, though specific findings related to Geranium pratense are limited. The herbivore-induced volatile organic compound emission from red clover was observed to be influenced by neighboring plants, suggesting potential interactions that could affect its environment. Notably, studies have identified potential antifungal compounds from Geranium pratense, showing inhibition against Bipolaris oryzae through molecular docking, though the strength of this evidence is currently limited. There are no major safety concerns recorded for Geranium pratense, and no known drug interactions have been reported to date.

De un vistazo
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 movimiento en grupo de los estambres en Geranium pratense aumenta la remoción del polen y la polinización cruzada mientras previene la auto-interferencia. D PMID
  • La exposición a un CO2 elevado a largo plazo influyó en la eficiencia del uso del agua en las primeras generaciones filiales de varias especies de plantas. D PMID
  • La emisión de compuestos orgánicos volátiles inducidos por herbívoros en la trébol rojo se vio influenciada por las especies vegetales vecinas en la comunidad. D PMID
  • El estudio identificó compuestos potencialmente antifúngicos en Geranium pratense entre otros plantas contra Bipolaris oryzae mediante la modelización molecular, aunque no se informan hallazgos específicos para Geranium pratense por separado. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Meadow Crane's-bill?

Meadow Crane's-bill (Geranium pratense) 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 Meadow Crane's-bill?

4 sourced findings are recorded for Meadow Crane's-bill; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: El movimiento en grupo de los estambres en Geranium pratense aumenta la remoción del polen y la polinización cruzada mientras previene la auto-interferencia.

How strong is the evidence for Meadow Crane's-bill?

The strongest finding for Meadow Crane's-bill carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Meadow Crane's-bill safe? What are the side effects?

No major safety issues are recorded for Meadow Crane's-bill in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.

Does Meadow Crane's-bill interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for Meadow Crane's-bill in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

What are the common names of Meadow Crane's-bill?

Meadow Crane's-bill is also known as: Герань луговая, Géranium des prés.

Is Meadow Crane's-bill 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

  1. T2 Plant volatile emission depends on the species composition of the neighboring plant community. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Heritable Changes in Physiological Gas Exchange Traits in Response to Long-Term, Moderate Free-Air Carbon Dioxide Enrichment. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Pollination adaptations of group-by-group stamen movement in a meadow plant with temporal floral closure. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Identification of plant based potential antifungal compounds against BMK-1 protein of Bipolaris oryzae using molecular docking approach. literature abstract metadata