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Cytinus

Cytinus

Cytinus is a genus of parasitic flowering plants traditionally with no recorded use in medicine or traditional practices. Scientific evidence suggests that C. hypocistis, for instance, contains 2,3:4,6-bis(hexahydroxydiphenoyl)glucose, which may contribute to its potential anti-elastase activity and skin anti-ageing properties. Additionally, extracts from Cytinus species, including C. ruber, have shown significant antioxidant activity due to their high phenolic content. Cytokinins, jasmonates, and abscisic acid also play roles in the response of Cistus albidus to parasitism by Cytinus hypocistis. In terms of safety, no major issues have been recorded for these plants; however, further research is needed to fully understand their potential benefits and risks. There are currently no known drug interactions reported for Cytinus species.

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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

  • 研究鉴定出2,3:4,6-双(六氢二苯基羟基)葡萄糖作为关键代谢物，负责C. hypocistis的抗弹性蛋白酶活性和潜在的皮肤抗衰老特性。 D PMID
  • Cytinus hypocistis 富含单宁的提取物在体内外均显示出对α-淀粉酶的强大抑制作用。 D PMID
  • 研究发现，细胞分裂素、茉莉酸和脱落酸在棉头紫珠Cistus albidus对寄生植物棉叶球囊菌Cytinus hypocistis的反应中，在局部和系统水平上均发挥作用。 D PMID
  • 研究发现，来自Cytinus属植物的提取物，包括C. ruber，具有较高的酚类含量和显著的抗氧化活性。 D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Cytinus?

Cytinus (Cytinus) 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 Cytinus?

4 sourced findings are recorded for Cytinus; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: 研究鉴定出2,3:4,6-双(六氢二苯基羟基)葡萄糖作为关键代谢物，负责C. hypocistis的抗弹性蛋白酶活性和潜在的皮肤抗衰老特性。

How strong is the evidence for Cytinus?

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

Is Cytinus safe? What are the side effects?

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

Does Cytinus interact with medications?

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

What are the common names of Cytinus?

Cytinus is also known as: Подладанник.

Is Cytinus 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 Determination of the Total Phenolics Content and Antioxidant Activity of Extracts from Parts of Plants from the Greek Island of Crete. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Parasitic plant-host interaction between the holoparasite Cytinus hypocistis and the shrub Cistus albidus in their natural Mediterranean habitat: local and systemic hormonal effects. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Exploring the α-amylase-inhibitory properties of tannin-rich extracts of Cytinus hypocistis on starch digestion. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Unveiling the metabolites underlying the skin anti-ageing properties of Cytinus hypocistis (L.) L. through a biochemometric approach. literature abstract metadata