Dattier
Phoenix dactylifera · Date
The date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) is a traditional tree native to the Middle East and North Africa, with a long history of cultivation for its fruit. Traditionally, dates have been used in various cultural practices but specific medicinal uses are not well-documented. Scientific studies on date palms have primarily focused on their agronomic and nutritional aspects rather than medicinal applications. Research has shown that water washing can effectively reduce non-systemic pesticide residues in Mazafati dates, while trunk injection of iron and zinc improved fruit traits and leaf mineral status in "Mazafati" date palm, though nutrient antagonisms were observed. Additionally, Medjool date-based protein bars have been found to have a consistent nutritional profile with high protein content and antioxidant activity. Tissue culture-derived date palms exhibited differential DNA methylation patterns compared to offshoot controls, indicating cultivar-specific genetic variations. Safety concerns for the date palm are minimal; no major issues have been recorded. Similarly, there is no evidence of significant drug interactions involving date palms in current scientific literature.
- 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 développé une méthode DESI-TOF MS pour surveiller les pesticides et leurs métabolites dans des dattes Mazafati, montrant que le rinçage à l'eau réduit les résidus de pesticides non systémiques.
- Une injection tronculaire de Fe (150 g/L) et Zn (4 g/L) a amélioré les caractéristiques des fruits et l'état minéral des feuilles du palmier Mazafati, bien que des antagonismes nutriments aient été observés.
- L'étude a montré que les barres protéiques à base de dattes Medjool ont un profil nutritionnel constant avec un contenu élevé en protéines et une activité antioxydante.
- L'étude a identifié plusieurs composés bioactifs dans les extraits dePhoenix dactylifera, certains montrant une activité antibactérienne modérée et une inhibition sélective de l'acétylcholinestrase.
- Les plantes issues de la culture tissulaire du palmier dattier ont montré des schémas de méthylation du DNA différents par rapport aux contrôles issus de pousses latérales, avec une enrichissement spécifique de gènes méthylos et hypométhylés selon le cultivar.
- Cette étude a identifié des souches bactériennes dégradant le chitine dans la peau dePhoenix dactylifera qui ont montré une activité larvicide contre les larves de Culex pipiens.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dattier?
Dattier (Phoenix dactylifera) 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 Dattier?
6 sourced findings are recorded for Dattier; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: L'étude a développé une méthode DESI-TOF MS pour surveiller les pesticides et leurs métabolites dans des dattes Mazafati, montrant que le rinçage à l'eau réduit les résidus de pesticides non systémiques.
How strong is the evidence for Dattier?
The strongest finding for Dattier carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Dattier safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Dattier in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Dattier interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Dattier in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Dattier?
Dattier is also known as: Date, финик пальчатый.
Is Dattier 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 Development, nutritional profiling, physicochemical properties, computational protein-polyphenol interactions, and sensory properties of high-energy Medjool date bars. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Exploitation of Endemic Extremophilic Microbial Strains Isolated from Date Palm Fibrillium in the Saoura Region (Southwest Algeria) as Potential Biocontrol Agents Against Mosquitoes. literature abstract metadata
- T2 The Effect of Iron, Zinc, and Calcium Trunk and Root Injections on Fruit Characteristics and Leaf Mineral Content in "Mazafati" Date Palm. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Monitoring of non-systemic and systemic pesticides and date (Phoenix dactylifera L.) fruit metabolites using DESI-TOF MS. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Detection of differential DNA methylation in date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) vitroplants using whole genome bisulfite sequencing analysis. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Screening of Chemical Profile by Lc-Esi-Ms/Ms and Assessment of Biological Properties of Phoenix dactylifera From Algeria. literature abstract metadata