Blood Iris
Iris sanguinea
Iris sanguinea is a plant native to East Asia and has been studied in relation to its genetic makeup. It is not distinguished from I. sibirica based on morphological characteristics or plastid DNA sequence data, though it clusters closely with Iris lactea var. chinensis in phylogenetic analysis. Scientific evidence indicates that seed extracts of Iris sanguinea show strong growth inhibitory activity against lettuce, attributed to an alkylbenzoquinone that induces metabolic modulation and oxidative stress. The complete chloroplast genome of Iris sanguinea was sequenced and found to provide markers for species identification among 14 Korean-native Iris species. No major safety concerns or recorded drug interactions are associated with this plant.
- 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
- Les extraits de graines d'Iris sanguinea ont montré une activité inhibitrice du croissance forte contre l'endive par l'intermédiaire d'un alkybenzoquinone, induisant une modulation métabolique et un stress oxydatif.
- Le génome complet des chloroplastes d'Iris lactea var. chinensis a été séquencé et a été trouvé proche de Iris sanguinea dans l'analyse phylogénétique.
- L'étude a identifié des régions sous-génomiques chez 14 espèces indigènes coréennes d'Iris qui reflètent précisément leurs relations taxonomiques, fournissant des marqueurs pour l'identification des espèces.
- L'étude a montré que Iris sanguinea est conspecific avec I. sibirica sur la base d'analyses morphologiques et moléculaires.
Frequently asked questions
What is Blood Iris?
Blood Iris (Iris sanguinea) 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 Blood Iris?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Blood Iris; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Les extraits de graines d'Iris sanguinea ont montré une activité inhibitrice du croissance forte contre l'endive par l'intermédiaire d'un alkybenzoquinone, induisant une modulation métabolique et un stress oxydatif.
How strong is the evidence for Blood Iris?
The strongest finding for Blood Iris carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Blood Iris safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Blood Iris in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Blood Iris interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Blood Iris in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
Is Blood Iris 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 Iris sanguinea is conspecific with I. sibirica (Iridaceae) according to morphology and plastid DNA sequence data. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Identification of plastid genomic regions inferring species identity from de novo plastid genome assembly of 14 Korean-native Iris species (Iridaceae). literature abstract metadata
- T2 Characterization and phylogenetic analysis of the chloroplast genome of Iris lactea var. chinensis. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Metabolomic Responses of Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) to Allelopathic Benzoquinones from Iris sanguinea Seeds. literature abstract metadata