Ornithogalum umbellatum
Ornithogalum umbellatum
Ornithogalum umbellatum, commonly known as Star of Bethlehem or Milky Way, is a bulbous plant native to southern Europe and western Asia. While traditionally used in folk medicine for various conditions, no specific traditional uses have been recorded for this particular species. Scientific evidence suggests a strong positive relationship between chromosome size and kinetochore size in related species like Ornithogalum kochii, which supports scaling even with modest intra-karyotype variation. However, heat treatment significantly reduces the phenolic compound levels and biological activities of O. umbellatum extracts. Research indicates that lipotubuloids from this plant contain hyperstable microtubules resistant to depolymerization, and a preparation called Ornithogalum umbellatum-6C showed significant improvement in biochemical parameters and histopathology in indomethacin-induced gastric ulcers in rats. No major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded for O. umbellatum.
- 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 encontró una fuerte relación positiva entre el tamaño del cromosoma y el tamaño de la cinetocoro en la Estrella de Bethlehem (Ornithogalum kochii), respaldando el escalado incluso con variación intra-karyotipo moderada.
- El tratamiento térmico significativamente redujo los niveles de compuestos fenólicos y las actividades biológicas de los extractos de Ornithogalum umbellatum.
- El estudio encontró que los lipotubuloides en O. umbellatum contienen microtúbulos altamente estables resistentes a la despolimerización.
- Ornithogalum umbellatum-6C showed significant improvement in biochemical parameters and histological changes in indomethacin-induced gastric ulcers in rats.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ornithogalum umbellatum?
Ornithogalum umbellatum (Ornithogalum umbellatum) 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 Ornithogalum umbellatum?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Ornithogalum umbellatum; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: El estudio encontró una fuerte relación positiva entre el tamaño del cromosoma y el tamaño de la cinetocoro en la Estrella de Bethlehem (Ornithogalum kochii), respaldando el escalado incluso con variación intra-karyotipo moderada.
How strong is the evidence for Ornithogalum umbellatum?
The strongest finding for Ornithogalum umbellatum carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Ornithogalum umbellatum safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Ornithogalum umbellatum in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Ornithogalum umbellatum interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Ornithogalum umbellatum in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Ornithogalum umbellatum?
Ornithogalum umbellatum is also known as: Птицемлечник зонтичный, Ornithogale en ombelle.
Is Ornithogalum umbellatum 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 Phytochemical fingerprint and biological activity of raw and heat-treated Ornithogalum umbellatum. literature abstract metadata
- T2 The Lipotubuloids of Ornithogalum umbellatum L. Contain Hyperstable Microtubules. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Anti-Ulcer Effect of Ornithogalum umbellatum at Various Potencies in Indomethacin-Induced Gastric Ulceration in Sprague-Dawley Rats: A Pre-clinical Study. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Kinetochore size correlates with chromosome size in Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum kochii Parl., Asparagaceae). literature abstract metadata