Scarlet sage

Salvia splendens

Salvia splendens, commonly known as scarlet sage or red salvia, is a plant native to Brazil and widely cultivated for its ornamental value. While traditionally used in some horticultural practices, no specific traditional medicinal uses have been recorded. Scientific evidence suggests that biosynthesized gold nanoparticles using Salvia splendens leaf extract exhibit antioxidant, antibacterial, and anticancer activities; however, the strength of these findings is limited by the scope of current research. The mitochondrial genome of S. splendens has been sequenced, contributing to the understanding of its genetic structure and aiding in species differentiation within the genus Salvia. Additionally, studies indicate that cadmium stress can significantly decrease growth and photosynthetic parameters at higher concentrations. Notably, no major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded for this plant.

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 estudio secuenció y analizó el genoma mitocondrial de Salvia splendens, revelando su estructura e identificando marcadores para la diferenciación de especies dentro del género Salvia. D PMID
  • El estudio mostró que los biosintetizados AuNPs utilizando el extracto de hoja de Salvia splendens presentan potenciales antioxidantes, antibacterianos y antitumorales. D PMID
  • El estrés por Cd significativamente redujo el crecimiento y los parámetros fotossintéticos de S. splendens en concentraciones altas. D PMID
  • La cepa SALV-R1T representa una nueva especie del género Herbiconiux, denominada Herbiconiux salviae. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Scarlet sage?

Scarlet sage (Salvia splendens) 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 Scarlet sage?

4 sourced findings are recorded for Scarlet sage; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: El estudio secuenció y analizó el genoma mitocondrial de Salvia splendens, revelando su estructura e identificando marcadores para la diferenciación de especies dentro del género Salvia.

How strong is the evidence for Scarlet sage?

The strongest finding for Scarlet sage carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Scarlet sage safe? What are the side effects?

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

Does Scarlet sage interact with medications?

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

What are the common names of Scarlet sage?

Scarlet sage is also known as: Шалфей сверкающий.

Is Scarlet sage 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 Unveiling the mitochondrial genome of Salvia splendens insights into the evolutionary traits within the genus Salvia. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Effects of cadmium (Cd) on photosynthetic characteristics and chlorophyll fluorescence parameters in the ornamental Plant Salvia splendens Ker-Gawl. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Assessing the biomedical applicability of biogenically synthesized AuNPs using Salvia splendens extract. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Herbiconiux salviae sp. nov., isolated from the flower of Salvia splendens. literature abstract metadata