pois d'Angole ( Cajanus cajan)

Cajanus cajan · pigeonpea

Cajanus cajan, commonly known as pigeon pea, is a traditional plant that has been used in various cultural practices. While specific traditional uses for this plant are not well-documented, it is often favored by rural residents due to its accessibility, affordability, and family traditions. In urban settings, people tend to alternate between herbal remedies and prescription drugs. Scientific evidence indicates that Cajanus cajan plays a role in promoting soybean rhizobial infection and nodule formation through a signaling loop involving GmCEP7, miR4416-5p, and GmLe3. Additionally, VNIR hyperspectral imaging has been used to classify 32 grain-legume accessions with high accuracy. Research also shows that WZ14 inoculation can significantly increase heavy metal accumulation in leguminous plants, though the effectiveness varies across different plant species and metal types. No major safety concerns or known drug interactions have been recorded for Cajanus cajan.

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Information uniquement. L'usage traditionnel ne signifie pas une efficacité prouvée. Les preuves et la sécurité varient — consultez les sources citées.

Ce que dit la science

  • L'étude a montré que les racines du soja suppriment la biogénèse de miR4416-5p dans les tiges, augmentant l'expression de GmLe3 et favorisant l'infection par des rizobies, établissant un boucle régulatrice cruciale pour la nodule et la productivité. D PMID
  • L'imagerie hypsispectrale VNIR a permis une classification non destructive de 32 accésions à céréales et légumineuses avec une précision maximale de 88,59 % en utilisant des modèles d'apprentissage automatique classiques. D PMID
  • L'inoculation WZ14 a considérablement augmenté l'accumulation de métaux lourds dans quatre espèces de légumineuses avec une efficacité variable selon les espèces végétales et les métaux. D PMID
  • L'étude a montré que les résidents both urbains et ruraux s'appuyaient sur Cajanus cajan en raison de sa facilité d'accès, son prix abordable et ses traditions familiales, malgré l'existence de médicaments conventionnels. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is pois d'Angole ( Cajanus cajan)?

pois d'Angole ( Cajanus cajan) (Cajanus cajan) 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 pois d'Angole ( Cajanus cajan)?

4 sourced findings are recorded for pois d'Angole ( Cajanus cajan); the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: L'étude a montré que les racines du soja suppriment la biogénèse de miR4416-5p dans les tiges, augmentant l'expression de GmLe3 et favorisant l'infection par des rizobies, établissant un boucle régulatrice cruciale pour la nodule et la productivité.

How strong is the evidence for pois d'Angole ( Cajanus cajan)?

The strongest finding for pois d'Angole ( Cajanus cajan) carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is pois d'Angole ( Cajanus cajan) safe? What are the side effects?

No major safety issues are recorded for pois d'Angole ( Cajanus cajan) in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.

Does pois d'Angole ( Cajanus cajan) interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for pois d'Angole ( Cajanus cajan) in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

What are the common names of pois d'Angole ( Cajanus cajan)?

pois d'Angole ( Cajanus cajan) is also known as: pigeonpea, Голубиный горох.

Is pois d'Angole ( Cajanus cajan) 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.

Sources

  1. T2 Visible-Near-Infrared Hyperspectral Imaging Enables Nondestructive Identification of Bean Accessions via 1D Spectral Reflectance Analysis. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Effects of microbial agents and leguminous plants on multi-heavy metal accumulation: Key dominant genera response and microbial network stability. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Family traditions, accessibility and cost shape the continued reliance on Cajanus cajan and Azadirachta indica for malaria and typhoid despite prescription medicines in urban and rural Nsukka, Nigeria. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 A long-distance signaling loop promotes soybean nodulation and productivity. literature abstract metadata