Snowdrop onion
Allium galanthum
Allium galanthum is a plant traditionally not used in any known medical practices. Scientific studies have shown that it exhibits genetic diversity across populations in Xinjiang, China, with a core collection retaining most of this diversity. A plastome-based phylogenetic analysis revealed two separate clades within Allium sect. Cepa, which contradicts previous studies based on ITS and morphology. The plant has been found to contain various bioactive compounds, including potential antimicrobial and antioxidant agents, though these findings are currently preliminary. No significant safety concerns or recorded drug interactions have been noted for this plant.
- 最佳证据
- D
- 注意事项
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仅供参考。传统用法并不代表已被证实有效。证据与安全性各不相同，请查阅所引来源。
科学怎么说
- 基于葱属Cepa亚组的质体系统发育树揭示了两个独立的分支，这与先前的ITS和形态学研究结果不符。
- 研究发现，Allium galanthum 在中国新疆地区的不同群体中表现出遗传多样性，核心收集保留了大部分这种多样性。
- 研究在Allium fistulosum中鉴定了34个SKP1基因，并发现花组织中的表达不同，表明其参与了雄蕊的发育。
- 研究在Allium galanthum和A. turkestanicum中鉴定出多种生物活性化合物，显示出潜在的抗菌和抗自由基活性。
- 描述了一种新的葱属植物，A. sulaimanicum，来自巴基斯坦，具有特定的形态学特征，并被归入一个新的Sulaimanicum部分。
Frequently asked questions
What is Snowdrop onion?
Snowdrop onion (Allium galanthum) 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 Snowdrop onion?
5 sourced findings are recorded for Snowdrop onion; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: 基于葱属Cepa亚组的质体系统发育树揭示了两个独立的分支，这与先前的ITS和形态学研究结果不符。
How strong is the evidence for Snowdrop onion?
The strongest finding for Snowdrop onion carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Snowdrop onion safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Snowdrop onion in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Snowdrop onion interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Snowdrop onion in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Snowdrop onion?
Snowdrop onion is also known as: Лук молочноцветный.
Is Snowdrop onion 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.
来源
- T2 Genetic diversity and construction of core collection provides new insight for the conservation of edible Allium galanthum in Xinjiang literature abstract metadata
- T2 Phylogenomics of Allium section Cepa (Amaryllidaceae) provides new insights on domestication of onion. literature abstract metadata
- T2 The Phenolic Compounds Profile and Cosmeceutical Significance of Two Kazakh Species of Onions: Alliumgalanthum and A. turkestanicum. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Allium sulaimanicum: A new Allium species and section from Pakistan. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Transcriptome and genome-wide analysis of the potential role of SKP1 gene family in the development of floral organs of two related species of Allium fistulosum. literature abstract metadata