Bog-bean
Menyanthes trifoliata
Menyanthes trifoliata, commonly known as buckbean, is a plant native to wetlands and marshes in Europe, North America, and Asia. Traditionally, its use has not been extensively documented or recorded in any specific medical traditions. Scientific evidence suggests that extracts from Menyanthes trifoliata may have sedative-hypnotic effects, potentially reducing sleep latency and increasing total sleep duration in mice without causing toxicity. However, the available data is limited, and more research is needed to confirm these findings across different species and conditions. The plant's presence in peatland habitats does not strictly correlate with identical physicochemical values, indicating a flexible ecological tolerance for water quality variables. Menyanthes trifoliata has shown moderate copper levels and anti-inflammatory activity, similar to other analyzed medicinal plants, but the evidence is still inconclusive and requires further investigation. Safety concerns are currently minimal; no major issues have been recorded in existing literature. There are also no reported drug interactions with Menyanthes trifoliata, though comprehensive studies on this aspect are limited.
- 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
- Menyanthes trifoliata 提取物在小鼠身上显示出镇静催眠作用,缩短了睡眠潜伏期并增加了总睡眠时间,而没有毒性。
- 研究发现,虽然Menyanthes trifoliata等草本植物对水质变量具有广泛的生态耐受性,但它们的存在与其在泥炭地生境中的物理化学值并不严格相关。
- 在 Beaver 存在25年后,Menyanthes trifoliata 在植被群落中变得更加占主导地位。
- Menyanthes trifoliata 的金属含量中等,并显示出一定的抗炎活性,但在研究的五种药用植物中并不是最突出的一种。
Frequently asked questions
What is Bog-bean?
Bog-bean (Menyanthes trifoliata) 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 Bog-bean?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Bog-bean; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Menyanthes trifoliata 提取物在小鼠身上显示出镇静催眠作用,缩短了睡眠潜伏期并增加了总睡眠时间,而没有毒性。
How strong is the evidence for Bog-bean?
The strongest finding for Bog-bean carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Bog-bean safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Bog-bean in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Bog-bean interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Bog-bean in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Bog-bean?
Bog-bean is also known as: Вахта (растение).
Is Bog-bean 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 The Influence of Shallow Peatland Water Quality on Characteristics of the Occurrence of Selected Herb Species in the Peatlands of Eastern Poland. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Evaluation of the sedative-hypnotic effects of Menyanthes trifoliata L. extract in mice. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Integrated profiling of essential metals, phenolic compounds, anti-inflammatory and hydroxyl radical scavenging activities for five medicinal plants. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Vegetation and Landscape Shift After Beaver Settlement in a Mountainous Area. literature abstract metadata