Chinese lilac
Syringa
Syringa, primarily comprising species such as Syringa vulgaris and S. pinnatifolia, originates from various regions including Europe and Asia. Traditionally, there are no documented uses of Syringa in any specific medical traditions. Scientific evidence suggests that extracts from S. vulgaris flowers exhibit significant protective effects against oxidative stress by reducing lipid peroxidation and protein carbonylation without affecting blood clotting times. Additionally, studies indicate that flower-derived biovolatile organic compounds (BVOCs) from S. oblata can impact mice's behavior and hematological parameters, while a lignan-rich fraction A from S. pinnatifolia shows analgesic effects through inhibition of NF-κB and MAPK pathways. Climate change models predict earlier spring phenophases for common lilac across Slovenia by the end of the 21st century. To date, no major safety concerns or recorded drug interactions have been identified with Syringa species.
- Mejor evidencia
- D
- Precauciones
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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 los extractos de las flores de Siringa vulgaris muestran efectos protectores significativos contra el estrés oxidativo en la plasma humano, reduciendo la peroxidación lipídica y la carbometilación proteica sin afectar los tiempos de coagulación sanguínea.
- Una fracción clave de Syringa pinnatifolia mostró efectos analgésicos dependientes de la dosis relacionados con la inhibición de NF-κB y MAPK.
- La exposición a compuestos bioactivos de flores de S. oblata afectó el comportamiento locomotor y exploratorio de los ratones e indujo algunos cambios en los parámetros hematológicos.
- El estudio muestra que las fenofases de primavera, incluyendo las del lililá común (Syringa vulgaris), se espera que ocurran más temprano al final del siglo XXI en toda Eslovenia.
Frequently asked questions
What is Chinese lilac?
Chinese lilac (Syringa) 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 Chinese lilac?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Chinese lilac; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: El estudio mostró que los extractos de las flores de Siringa vulgaris muestran efectos protectores significativos contra el estrés oxidativo en la plasma humano, reduciendo la peroxidación lipídica y la carbometilación proteica sin afectar los tiempos de coagulación sanguínea.
How strong is the evidence for Chinese lilac?
The strongest finding for Chinese lilac carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Chinese lilac safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Chinese lilac in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Chinese lilac interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Chinese lilac in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Chinese lilac?
Chinese lilac is also known as: сирень, Lilas.
Is Chinese lilac 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 Assessment of the potential shifts in the phenological development of representative spring plant species in Slovenia until the end of the 21st century using a model-based approach. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Extract from Syringa vulgaris L. Flowers-A Special Emphasis on Its Biological Activity: Evaluation of Antioxidant Properties and Modulation of Coagulation Process in Human Plasma In Vitro. literature abstract metadata
- T2 [Establishment of an EMEET strategy based on dissection of analgesic ingredients from Syringa pinnatifolia]. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Influence of inhalation exposure to biogenic volatile organic compounds from Syringa oblata flowers on behavior, spatial working memory, and hematological parameters in mice. literature abstract metadata