Crested Cock's Comb

Celosia cristata

Celosia cristata, commonly known as cock's comb, is a traditional plant used primarily for ornamental purposes. While it has not been traditionally utilized in medicine, recent studies have explored its potential in various applications. Scientific evidence suggests that Celosia cristata may possess anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, particularly when combined with other compounds such as Dendrobium polysaccharides and adapalene nanoparticles, showing promise in treating acne vulgaris. Additionally, the plant's betalain pigments have been found to be highly stable under certain conditions, making them potentially useful for colorant applications. In vitro and in vivo studies indicate that Celosia cristata flower extract may also play a role in preventing adipocyte differentiation and lipid accumulation, along with improving metabolic parameters in mice. Safety data is currently limited but does not report any major issues. There are no recorded drug interactions associated with Celosia cristata as of the current evidence available.

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最佳证据
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注意事项

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

  • 该研究开发了一种HPTLC-MS方法,用于根据独特的化学标记区分Celosiae种子与C. argentea和C. cristata。 D PMID
  • 这项研究开发了一种基于石斛多糖的微针系统,该系统载有Celosia cristata黄酮和阿达帕林纳米颗粒,显示出有效的抗炎和抗菌特性,用于治疗寻常痤疮。 D PMID
  • 研究发现,与阿拉伯胶、果胶、乳蛋白、抗坏血酸和碳酸钙(T7处理)共存时,Celosia cristata中的甜菜色素表现出最高的稳定性。 D PMID
  • Celosia cristata 花提取物在体外和体内均显示出预防脂肪细胞分化和脂质积累的潜力,改善了高脂饮食小鼠的代谢参数。 D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Crested Cock's Comb?

Crested Cock's Comb (Celosia cristata) 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 Crested Cock's Comb?

4 sourced findings are recorded for Crested Cock's Comb; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: 该研究开发了一种HPTLC-MS方法,用于根据独特的化学标记区分Celosiae种子与C. argentea和C. cristata。

How strong is the evidence for Crested Cock's Comb?

The strongest finding for Crested Cock's Comb carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Crested Cock's Comb safe? What are the side effects?

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

Does Crested Cock's Comb interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for Crested Cock's Comb in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

What are the common names of Crested Cock's Comb?

Crested Cock's Comb is also known as: Целозия серебристая, Amarante, Célosie à crête, Crête-de-coq, Passe-velours.

Is Crested Cock's Comb 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

  1. T2 Anti-obesity effects of Celosia cristata flower extract in vitro and in vivo. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Stability enhancement of betalain pigment extracted from Celosia cristata L. flower through copigmentation and degradation kinetics during storage. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Dendrobium polysaccharide-based microneedles loaded with Celosia cristata flavonoids and adapalene nanoparticles for efficacious treatment of acne vulgaris. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Development of an HPTLC-MS Method for the Differentiation of Celosiae Semen: Celosia argentea Versus C. cristata. literature abstract metadata