Catchfly
Silene firma
Silene firma is a plant traditionally not associated with any specific medicinal use in known historical or cultural practices. Scientific studies have primarily focused on its phylogenetic relationships, revealing that it belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family and supporting the subdivision into 11 tribes. A recent study identified two new compounds from Silene firma showing significant free radical scavenging activity, though broader applications remain unexplored. In another context, leaf extracts of a related species, Elaeocarpus floribundus, demonstrated growth inhibition against certain plants and contained phytotoxic compounds, but these findings are not directly applicable to Silene firma. DNA barcoding using chloroplast regions and ITS provided varying levels of accuracy in identifying Korean Caryophyllaceae species, with some genera like Silene showing low resolution. No major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded for Silene firma thus far.
- 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
- 该研究提供了对景天科的全面系统发生学分析，支持将其划分为11个族，并估计了分歧时间。
- 来自Silene firma的两种新化合物显示出显著的自由基清除活性。
- Elaeocarpus floribundus 叶提取物对测试植物显示出显著的生长抑制作用，并鉴定出两种植物毒性化合物。
- 研究发现，使用ITS进行DNA条形码鉴定可以提高对韩国景天科物种的识别准确性，尽管如Silene等一些属显示出较低分辨率。
Frequently asked questions
What is Catchfly?
Catchfly (Silene firma) 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 Catchfly?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Catchfly; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: 该研究提供了对景天科的全面系统发生学分析，支持将其划分为11个族，并估计了分歧时间。
How strong is the evidence for Catchfly?
The strongest finding for Catchfly carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Catchfly safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Catchfly in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Catchfly interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Catchfly in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Catchfly?
Catchfly is also known as: Дрёма крепкая.
Is Catchfly 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 Firmosides A and B: two new sucrose ferulates from the aerial parts of Silene firma and evaluation of radical scavenging activities. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Identification of the Plant Family Caryophyllaceae in Korea Using DNA Barcoding. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Phytotoxicity and Identification of Active Compounds from Elaeocarpus floribundus Blume Plant for Controlling Weeds. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Plastid phylogenomics illuminates backbone relationships, divergence times and character evolution in Caryophyllaceae. literature abstract metadata