European white-hellebore

Veratrum album

Veratrum album, also known as white hellebore, is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. Traditionally, it has not been extensively used in any specific medical traditions. Scientific evidence primarily focuses on its alkaloids, particularly jervine, which showed potential protective effects against sperm anomalies and testicular tissue damage in some studies. The research also quantified the concentrations of five Veratrum alkaloids across different plant parts and species, contributing to their toxicological assessment. Masting intervals in V. album subsp. oxysepalum were found to be shorter at higher elevations due to faster recovery from energy loss after reproduction. No major safety concerns or drug interactions have been recorded for this plant.

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最佳证据
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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

  • 该研究开发了一种精确鉴定和定量分析Veratrum颗粒中五种生物碱的方法,有助于其毒理学评估。 D PMID
  • 研究发现精子异常率和睾丸组织损伤标志物在不同组之间存在差异,表明杰尔文可能具有一定的保护作用。 D PMID
  • 研究量化了三种Veratrum属植物的不同部位中五种不同.Veratrum生物碱的浓度。 D PMID
  • 在Veratrum album subsp. oxysepalum中,开花间隔在较高海拔较短且生殖投资较低,因为繁殖后的能量损失恢复更快。 D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is European white-hellebore?

European white-hellebore (Veratrum album) 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 European white-hellebore?

4 sourced findings are recorded for European white-hellebore; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: 该研究开发了一种精确鉴定和定量分析Veratrum颗粒中五种生物碱的方法,有助于其毒理学评估。

How strong is the evidence for European white-hellebore?

The strongest finding for European white-hellebore carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is European white-hellebore safe? What are the side effects?

No major safety issues are recorded for European white-hellebore in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.

Does European white-hellebore interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for European white-hellebore in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

What are the common names of European white-hellebore?

European white-hellebore is also known as: Чемерица белая.

Is European white-hellebore 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 The contribution of carbon budget to masting intervals in Veratrum album populations inhabiting different elevations. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Determination of Veratrum alkaloid contents in three Veratrum species by HPLC-MS/MS. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Examination of effect of jervine purified from the Veratrum album on changes in testicular tissue of varicocele-induced rats. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Phytochemical Analysis of Veratrum Alkaloids in Medicinal Veratrum Globules Using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Coupled With Tandem Mass Spectrometry. literature abstract metadata