purple prairie clover

Dalea purpurea

Dalea purpurea, commonly known as purple prairie clover, is a traditional medicine plant native to North America. Its use in herbal traditions has not been extensively documented. Scientific studies suggest that tannins from Dalea purpurea may help restore intestinal inflammatory and oxidative homeostasis in ulcerative colitis through multiple mechanisms, though the evidence is currently limited. Additionally, certain extracts of Dalea purpurea have shown larvicidal activity against pests, with mortality rates exceeding 85% within 12 hours for some tested species. In prairie restoration efforts, inoculation with native late-successional arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi has been beneficial for most forb species, including Dalea purpurea. Hairy root cultures of the plant treated with specific elicitors have produced and secreted malheuran A, which demonstrated antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities. No major safety issues or recorded drug interactions are currently known for Dalea purpurea.

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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

  • 研究发现,来自Dalea purpurea的单宁酸可能通过多种机制恢复溃疡性结肠炎的肠道炎症和氧化稳态。 A PMID
  • 大多数经过测试的Dalea属植物,包括Dalea purpurea,在建立的草原恢复中通过接种本地后期优势性外生菌根而受益。 D PMID
  • 用特定诱导剂处理的戴尔亚紫罗兰毛根培养物产生了并分泌了马尔赫乌兰A,其显示出抗菌和抗炎活性。 D PMID
  • 五种提取物,包括艾尔加图姆·科尼佐伊德斯和阿伯图伦· Theocharis,在12小时内显示出超过85%的幼虫死亡率。 D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is purple prairie clover?

purple prairie clover (Dalea purpurea) 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 purple prairie clover?

4 sourced findings are recorded for purple prairie clover; the strongest carries evidence grade A. For example: 研究发现,来自Dalea purpurea的单宁酸可能通过多种机制恢复溃疡性结肠炎的肠道炎症和氧化稳态。

How strong is the evidence for purple prairie clover?

The strongest finding for purple prairie clover carries evidence grade A — strong evidence. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is purple prairie clover safe? What are the side effects?

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

Does purple prairie clover interact with medications?

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

What are the common names of purple prairie clover?

purple prairie clover is also known as: dalée violette.

Is purple prairie clover 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 Production of Malheuran A, a Geranylated Flavonoid with Antimicrobial and Anti-Inflammatory Activities, in Hairy Root Cultures of Dalea purpurea. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Inoculation with native, late-successional arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi improves the growth and establishment of desirable forbs in low-quality prairie restoration. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Tannins as Therapeutic Agents for Ulcerative Colitis: Mechanisms and Prospects in Regulating Gut Inflammatory-Oxidative Homeostasis. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Larvicidal activity of antiparasitic plant extracts against ovine gastrointestinal nematodes: an in vitro study. literature abstract metadata