Monarde
Monarda didyma · Beebalm
Monarda didyma, commonly known as Oswego tea or red bergamot, is a traditional medicinal plant native to North America. It has been used in Native American and folk medicine practices for various purposes, though specific uses are not well-documented. Scientific evidence suggests that daily oral supplementation with Monarda didyma extract may improve leukocyte telomere length and stabilize DNA methylation age, potentially offering anti-aging benefits. Additionally, essential oils from different cultivars of Monarda didyma have shown strong antibacterial and antifungal properties, indicating potential applications in combating fungal infections affecting crops like strawberries. The content and composition of these essential oils vary between organs and developmental stages of the plant. Safety profiles indicate no major issues recorded, and there are currently no known drug interactions associated with this plant.
- Meilleure preuve
- B
- Précautions
- —
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 caractérisé les huiles essentielles provenant de divers cultivars de Monarda et a constaté qu'elles présentent une activité antibactérienne et antifongique importante.
- L'étude a montré que une supplémentation orale quotidienne avec un extrait de Monarda didyma a significativement amélioré la longueur des telomères des leucocytes et stabilisé l'âge du DNA par méthylation chez les participants en comparaison avec le groupe placebo.
- Le contenu et la composition des huiles essentielles et des composés phénoliques variaient entre différents organes et stades de développement de Monarda didyma.
- L'huile essentielle de Monarda didyma et ses composants ont montré une activité antifongique contre des pathogènes affectant les fraises.
Frequently asked questions
What is Monarde?
Monarde (Monarda didyma) 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 Monarde?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Monarde; the strongest carries evidence grade B. For example: L'étude a caractérisé les huiles essentielles provenant de divers cultivars de Monarda et a constaté qu'elles présentent une activité antibactérienne et antifongique importante.
How strong is the evidence for Monarde?
The strongest finding for Monarde carries evidence grade B — moderate evidence. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Monarde safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Monarde in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Monarde interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Monarde in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Monarde?
Monarde is also known as: Beebalm, Монарда двойчатая.
Is Monarde 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 A Novel Preservative Film with a Pleated Surface Structure and Dual Bioactivity Properties for Application in Strawberry Preservation due to Its Efficient Apoptosis of Pathogenic Fungal Cells. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Essential oil and phenolic compounds in different organs and developmental stages of Monarda didyma L., and their biological activity. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Unveiling the geroprotective potential of Monarda didyma L.: insights from in vitro studies and a randomized clinical trial on slowing biological aging and improving quality of life. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Biological Characterization and Essential Oil Profiles of Eastern European Cultivars of Thymus, Satureja, and Monarda. literature abstract metadata