Cèdre de l'Himalaya
Cedrus deodara · Deodar
Cedrus deodara, commonly known as the Deodar cedar, is a coniferous tree native to the Western Himalayas. Traditionally, its use in medicine has not been extensively documented. Scientific studies have shown that applying Acinetobacter and biochar from Cedrus deodara can enhance spinach growth while reducing arsenic content in the plant. Additionally, sawdust derived from Cedrus deodara, when combined with iron oxide nanoparticles, demonstrated effectiveness in adsorbing methylene blue from wastewater, though the composite showed only slightly higher capacity than the sawdust alone. The essential oil of Cedrus deodara exhibited stronger fumigant and repellent activities against storage pests compared to Juniperus macropoda essential oil. Notably, transcriptional dynamics underlying female gametogenesis variations among Cedrus deodara and other Pinaceae species have also been studied. No major safety concerns or recorded drug interactions are associated with Cedrus deodara based on current research findings.
- Meilleure preuve
- D
- Précautions
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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 l'association d'Acinetobacter et du biochar issu de Cedrus deodara améliorait la croissance des épinards et réduisait le contenu en arsenic dans la plante.
- L'étude a montré que le bois d'épinette duodeur et son composé avec des nanoparticules d'oxyde de fer ont tous deux absorbé le bleu méthylène des eaux usées, avec le composé affichant une capacité légèrement supérieure.
- L'huile essentielle de Cedrus deodara a montré des activités fumigantes et répulsives plus fortes contre les pucerons du stockage par rapport à l'huile essentielle de Juniperus macropoda.
- L'étude révèle les dynamiques transcriptionnelles sous-jacentes aux variations de la gamétogenèse féminine chez Cedrus deodara et d'autres espèces de la famille des Pinaceae.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cèdre de l'Himalaya?
Cèdre de l'Himalaya (Cedrus deodara) 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 Cèdre de l'Himalaya?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Cèdre de l'Himalaya; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: L'étude a montré que l'association d'Acinetobacter et du biochar issu de Cedrus deodara améliorait la croissance des épinards et réduisait le contenu en arsenic dans la plante.
How strong is the evidence for Cèdre de l'Himalaya?
The strongest finding for Cèdre de l'Himalaya carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Cèdre de l'Himalaya safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Cèdre de l'Himalaya in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Cèdre de l'Himalaya interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Cèdre de l'Himalaya in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Cèdre de l'Himalaya?
Cèdre de l'Himalaya is also known as: Deodar, Кедр гималайский.
Is Cèdre de l'Himalaya 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
- T2 Ontogenetic and molecular analyses reveal the evolution of prolonged female gametophyte-dominating reproductive cycles in Pinaceae. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Biochar: Acinetobacter driven rhizoremediation of arsenic contaminated soil. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Comparative bio-efficacy and molecular insights of North-Western Himalayan conifers, Cedrus deodara and Juniperus macropoda essential oils against two storage insect pests. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Adsorptive removal of methylene blue from wastewater using sawdust of Cedrus deodara and its composite with iron oxide nanoparticles: a comparative study. literature abstract metadata