Annual Sow Thistle

Sonchus oleraceus

Sonchus oleraceus, comúnmente conocido como cardo comestible o cardo de marisma, es una planta que se ha utilizado tradicionalmente en diversos métodos de medicina popular y herbal. Aunque sus usos específicos tradicionales no están bien documentados, se ha utilizado en algunas culturas para fines culinarios debido a las hojas comestibles. Estudios científicos han mostrado resultados prometedores, sugiriendo que los flavonoides de Sonchus oleraceus pueden inhibir factores inflamatorios mientras estimulan respuestas anti-inflamatorias. Además, se ha sugerido que la fermentación conjunta del planta con ciertos microorganismos mejora tanto su actividad funcional como la calidad del sabor. Notablemente, un compuesto aislado de Penicillium chrysogenum endófito demostró una actividad herbicida significativa en vitro contra Sonchus oleraceus y Parthenium hysterophorus. Además, los extractos acuosos de la planta han mostrado una inhibición significativa del crecimiento celular en tres líneas celulares cancerosas comparadas con doxorubicina, aunque estos hallazgos son preliminares e requieren validación adicional. No se ha identificado ninguna preocupación importante de seguridad o interacciones farmacológicas registradas para esta planta.

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

  • The study created a dataset of hyperspectral imaging data from annual sowthistle and little mallow under various abiotic stress conditions for machine learning. D PMID
  • The study optimized extraction conditions for flavonoids from Sonchus oleraceus and found luteoloside to have anti-inflammatory activity in vitro. D PMID
  • El extracto acuoso de Sonchus oleraceus mostró una inhibición significativa del crecimiento celular en tres líneas celulares cancerosas comparado con doxorrubicina. D PMID
  • Un compuesto de Penicillium chrysogenum mostró una actividad herbicida potente contra S. oleraceus y P. hysterophorus in vitro. D PMID
  • El estudio mostró que la fermentación conjunta de Sonchus oleraceus con Lactobacillus paracasei (LAB 815) y Saccharomyces cerevisiae (SC 8(3)) mejoró sus actividades funcionales y calidad saborosa. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Annual Sow Thistle?

Annual Sow Thistle (Sonchus oleraceus) 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 Annual Sow Thistle?

5 sourced findings are recorded for Annual Sow Thistle; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The study created a dataset of hyperspectral imaging data from annual sowthistle and little mallow under various abiotic stress conditions for machine learning.

How strong is the evidence for Annual Sow Thistle?

The strongest finding for Annual Sow Thistle carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Annual Sow Thistle safe? What are the side effects?

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

Does Annual Sow Thistle interact with medications?

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

What are the common names of Annual Sow Thistle?

Annual Sow Thistle is also known as: осот огородный, Achicoria silvestre.

Is Annual Sow Thistle 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 Penicillium chrysogenum originated chloro-diydropyridyl-oxopropanimidic acid derivative as a potent EPSP synthase-targeted bioherbicide against invasive weed species. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Jiangshui-derived lactic acid bacteria with high hypoglycemic potential: functional properties and fermentation performance of Sonchus oleraceus Jiangshui. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Optimization of Extraction Process for Flavonoids from Sonchus oleraceus L. and Evaluation of Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Luteoloside. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Cytotoxic screening for three extracts of two plants using MTT assay and flow cytometric techniques. literature abstract metadata
  5. T2 Handheld hyperspectral imaging dataset of annual sowthistle and little mallow under abiotic stress for machine learning. literature abstract metadata