Christmas green
Diphasiastrum complanatum
Diphasiastrum complanatum is a lycophyte plant traditionally not used in any known medicinal practices. Scientific evidence for its use is limited, with studies focusing on genetic aspects rather than pharmacological applications. Research indicates that Diphasiastrum complanatum and Huperzia asiatica share gene collinearity despite their divergence over 350 million years, but no specific therapeutic effects have been documented for Diphasiastrum complanatum itself. The alkaloid-rich extract from closely related Huperzia selago has shown protective properties against oxidative stress in PC12 cells, but this does not extend to Diphasiastrum complanatum, which lacks the presence of HupA. Safety and drug interaction concerns for Diphasiastrum complanatum are currently non-existent based on available data.
- 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
- 研究发现,Diphasiastrum complanatum 与其他物种一起展示了由遗传突变和自然选择影响的不同密码子使用模式。
- 来自Huperzia selago的生物碱富集提取物通过减少凋亡和下调促炎基因来保护PC12细胞免受硝普钠诱导的氧化应激。
- Diphasiastrum complanatum 在任何组织中均未检测到 HupA 存在。
- 两种同颈卵器轮藻属植物 Diphasiastrum complanatum 和 Huperzia asiatica 尽管在大约 3.5 亿年前分化,但仍表现出显著的基因共线性。
Frequently asked questions
What is Christmas green?
Christmas green (Diphasiastrum complanatum) 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 Christmas green?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Christmas green; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: 研究发现,Diphasiastrum complanatum 与其他物种一起展示了由遗传突变和自然选择影响的不同密码子使用模式。
How strong is the evidence for Christmas green?
The strongest finding for Christmas green carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Christmas green safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Christmas green in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Christmas green interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Christmas green in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Christmas green?
Christmas green is also known as: Дифазиаструм сплюснутый.
Is Christmas green 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 Potent effects of alkaloid-rich extract from Huperzia selago against sodium nitroprusside-evoked PC12 cells damage via attenuation of oxidative stress and apoptosis. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Extraordinary preservation of gene collinearity over three hundred million years revealed in homosporous lycophytes. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Patterns in Genome-Wide Codon Usage Bias in Representative Species of Lycophytes and Ferns. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Phyllosphere mycobiome in two Lycopodiaceae plant species: unraveling potential HupA-producing fungi and fungal interactions. literature abstract metadata