Pin rouge de Chine

Pinus tabuliformis · Chinese Red Pine

Pinus tabuliformis, commonly known as the Chinese white pine, is a traditional tree native to western China. While its use in traditional medicine has not been documented, it has shown promise in ecological studies. Research indicates that mixed plantations of Pinus tabuliformis and Quercus variabilis with orientalis showed higher soil nutrient concentrations and fungal diversity compared to monocultures; however, the long-term effects are still under investigation. Moderate thinning (30%) of Pinus tabuliformis plantations increased soil water content by 5.33-18.87% in both dry and normal years, but no significant changes were observed with pure stands. The ecological interactions between different vegetation types influenced nematode community structure and energy flow, with Pinus tabuliformis showing suppressed communities in smaller aggregates. No major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded for this plant.

En bref
Meilleure preuve
D
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

  • La diversité de la communauté bactérienne a atteint son pic aux stades d'aménagement intermédiaires dans les plantations de Pinus tabuliformis, reflétant des changements dans la composition taxonomique et les mécanismes d'assemblage. D PMID
  • L'association de la plantation de Q. variabilis et de P. orientalis a montré des concentrations plus élevées de nutriments du sol et une diversité fungine supérieure par rapport à l' monoculture, mais les effets à long terme nécessitent une confirmation. D PMID
  • Un élagage modéré (30%) a augmenté le contenu d'eau dans le sol de 5,33 à 18,87 % tant en années sèches qu'en années normales par rapport aux contrôles non élagués. D PMID
  • Les types d'vegetation ont influencé la structure des communautés de nématodes et le flux énergétique, avec des communautés réprimées de Pinus tabuliformis dans les agrégats plus grands. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Pin rouge de Chine?

Pin rouge de Chine (Pinus tabuliformis) 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 Pin rouge de Chine?

4 sourced findings are recorded for Pin rouge de Chine; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: La diversité de la communauté bactérienne a atteint son pic aux stades d'aménagement intermédiaires dans les plantations de Pinus tabuliformis, reflétant des changements dans la composition taxonomique et les mécanismes d'assemblage.

How strong is the evidence for Pin rouge de Chine?

The strongest finding for Pin rouge de Chine carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Pin rouge de Chine safe? What are the side effects?

No major safety issues are recorded for Pin rouge de Chine in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.

Does Pin rouge de Chine interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for Pin rouge de Chine in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

What are the common names of Pin rouge de Chine?

Pin rouge de Chine is also known as: Chinese Red Pine.

Is Pin rouge de Chine 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

  1. T2 Vegetation and Soil Aggregates Shape Nematode Communities and Energy Flow on the Loess Plateau. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Responses of Soil Fungal Community Structure, Co-Occurrence Networks, and Functions to Different Oak-Dominated Mixed Plantations. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Moderate thinning enhances soil water and its temporal stability in Chinese pine plantations on the semi-arid Loess Plateau of China. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 [Evolution of Soil Bacterial Community Assembly Mechanisms in Reclaimed Pinus tabuliformis Forests of Xishan Mining Area]. literature abstract metadata