Beebalm
Monarda didyma
Monarda didyma, commonly known as Oswego tea or red bergamot, is a traditional medicinal plant native to North America. It has been used in Native American and folk medicine practices for various purposes, though specific uses are not well-documented. Scientific evidence suggests that daily oral supplementation with Monarda didyma extract may improve leukocyte telomere length and stabilize DNA methylation age, potentially offering anti-aging benefits. Additionally, essential oils from different cultivars of Monarda didyma have shown strong antibacterial and antifungal properties, indicating potential applications in combating fungal infections affecting crops like strawberries. The content and composition of these essential oils vary between organs and developmental stages of the plant. Safety profiles indicate no major issues recorded, and there are currently no known drug interactions associated with this plant.
- 最佳证据
- B
- 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
- 研究对各种马鞭草栽培品种的精油进行了表征，并发现它们表现出强烈的抗菌和抗真菌活性。
- 研究发现，每日口服补充马鞭草提取物显著改善了参与者白细胞端粒长度并稳定了DNA甲基化年龄，与安慰剂组相比。
- 不同器官和发育阶段的Monarda didyma中，挥发油和酚类化合物的含量和组成有所不同。
- 紫锥菊精油及其成分对影响草莓的病原菌表现出抗真菌活性。
Frequently asked questions
What is Beebalm?
Beebalm (Monarda didyma) 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 Beebalm?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Beebalm; the strongest carries evidence grade B. For example: 研究对各种马鞭草栽培品种的精油进行了表征，并发现它们表现出强烈的抗菌和抗真菌活性。
How strong is the evidence for Beebalm?
The strongest finding for Beebalm carries evidence grade B — moderate evidence. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Beebalm safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Beebalm in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Beebalm interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Beebalm in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Beebalm?
Beebalm is also known as: Монарда двойчатая, Monarde.
Is Beebalm 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 A Novel Preservative Film with a Pleated Surface Structure and Dual Bioactivity Properties for Application in Strawberry Preservation due to Its Efficient Apoptosis of Pathogenic Fungal Cells. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Essential oil and phenolic compounds in different organs and developmental stages of Monarda didyma L., and their biological activity. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Unveiling the geroprotective potential of Monarda didyma L.: insights from in vitro studies and a randomized clinical trial on slowing biological aging and improving quality of life. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Biological Characterization and Essential Oil Profiles of Eastern European Cultivars of Thymus, Satureja, and Monarda. literature abstract metadata