Orchis mâle
Orchis mascula · Early-Purple Orchid
Orchis mascula is a terrestrial orchid traditionally found in Europe, particularly in grasslands and meadows. While it has been used in traditional medicine for various purposes in some cultures, no specific traditional uses have been recorded for this particular species. Scientific studies have shown genetic diversity among Iranian terrestrial orchids using SCoT markers, with associations noted between certain markers and seed traits. Genome sizes were estimated for 15 orchid species, revealing variability among subfamilies and identifying 2C DNA content for four species for the first time. Additionally, Orchis mascula has been observed to effectively decolorize and degrade three reactive azo dyes in aqueous solutions under certain environmental conditions. Environmental factors such as temperature and precipitation significantly influence genetic diversity and plant functional traits in populations of this orchid across different land cover types. No major safety issues or recorded drug interactions have been identified for Orchis mascula to date.
- 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 mis en évidence une diversité génétique parmi huit espèces d'orchidées terrestres iraniennes à l'aide de marqueurs SCoT, avec des associations notées entre certains marqueurs et les caractéristiques des graines.
- L'étude a révélé que les tailles des génomes chez diverses orchidées polonaises en danger d'extinction variaient, avec Orchis mascula parmi celles dont le contenu de l'ADN a été estimé pour la première fois et évalué à 2C.
- L'étude a montré que Orchis mascula a immobilisé efficacement des cellules mélangées, décolorant et dégradant trois teintures azoïques réactives dans les solutions aquéuses.
- Les facteurs environnementaux, notamment la température et les précipitations, ont eu une influence significative sur la diversité génétique et les caractéristiques fonctionnelles des populations d'Orchis mascula dans différents types de couverture du sol.
Frequently asked questions
What is Orchis mâle?
Orchis mâle (Orchis mascula) 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 Orchis mâle?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Orchis mâle; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: L'étude a mis en évidence une diversité génétique parmi huit espèces d'orchidées terrestres iraniennes à l'aide de marqueurs SCoT, avec des associations notées entre certains marqueurs et les caractéristiques des graines.
How strong is the evidence for Orchis mâle?
The strongest finding for Orchis mâle carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Orchis mâle safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Orchis mâle in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Orchis mâle interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Orchis mâle in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Orchis mâle?
Orchis mâle is also known as: Early-Purple Orchid, Ятрышник мужской.
Is Orchis mâle 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 New application of Orchis mascula as a biocarrier for immobilization of mixed cells for biodegradation and detoxification of reactive azo dyes. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Genome Size Diversity in Rare, Endangered, and Protected Orchids in Poland. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Exploring genetic variations in threatened medicinal orchids using start codon targeted (SCoT) polymorphism and marker-association with seed morphometric traits. literature abstract metadata
- T2 The impact of environmental and climatic variables on genetic diversity and plant functional traits of the endangered tuberous orchid (Orchis mascula L.). literature abstract metadata