Tanaisie

Tanacetum · Tansies

Tanacetum, a plant species within the Asteraceae family, is traditionally not known to have specific medicinal uses in any particular tradition. Scientific evidence suggests that Tanacetum vulgare may exhibit unique responses under combined drought and herbivory stress conditions, differing from other studied species. In another study, essential oil from Tanacetum vulgare was found to improve memory and increase hippocampal BDNF expression in rats without causing adverse effects, indicating potential cognitive benefits. Additionally, multiple plant species within the Asteraceae family have been identified as sources of sesquiterpene γ-lactones with possible biological activities. Both Tanacetum vulgare and Solidago gigantea demonstrated reduced metal uptake strategies in contaminated soils, though S. gigantea showed lower metal accumulation levels. No major safety issues or recorded drug interactions are associated with Tanacetum.

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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

  • Tanacetum vulgare a montré des réponses spécifiques d'espèce avec une augmentation de l'acide abscissique et une réduction de la biomasse sous un stress combiné de sécheresse et de dévoration par les herbivores. D PMID
  • Tanacetum vulgare et Solidago gigantea ont montré des stratégies réduites d'absorption de métaux dans les sols contaminés, avec S. gigantea présentant des niveaux plus faibles d'accumulation de métaux dans ses organes. D PMID
  • L'huile essentielle de Tanacetum vulgare a amélioré la mémoire et augmenté l'expression du BDNF dans le hippocampe sans provoquer de changements pathologiques. D PMID
  • L'étude a identifié plusieurs espèces végétales de la famille des Asteracées comme sources de sésquiterpènes γ-lactones avec une activité biologique potentiellement intéressante. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Tanaisie?

Tanaisie (Tanacetum) 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 Tanaisie?

4 sourced findings are recorded for Tanaisie; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Tanacetum vulgare a montré des réponses spécifiques d'espèce avec une augmentation de l'acide abscissique et une réduction de la biomasse sous un stress combiné de sécheresse et de dévoration par les herbivores.

How strong is the evidence for Tanaisie?

The strongest finding for Tanaisie carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Tanaisie safe? What are the side effects?

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

Does Tanaisie interact with medications?

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

What are the common names of Tanaisie?

Tanaisie is also known as: Tansies, Пижма.

Is Tanaisie 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 Neurocognitive and Memory-Enhancing Effect of Tanacetum vulgare Essential Oil: Involvement of Hippocampal Neurotrophic Signaling. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Comparative study of trace metal accumulation in native and invasive plant species. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Species-specific, accession-specific, and common responses of foliar phytohormones and morphological traits to drought and herbivory. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Sesquiterpene γ-lactones of plants of the Asteraceae family of the flora of Kazakhstan: Search, distribution, biological activity. literature abstract metadata