pigeonpea
Cajanus cajan
Cajanus cajan, commonly known as pigeon pea, is a traditional plant that has been used in various cultural practices. While specific traditional uses for this plant are not well-documented, it is often favored by rural residents due to its accessibility, affordability, and family traditions. In urban settings, people tend to alternate between herbal remedies and prescription drugs. Scientific evidence indicates that Cajanus cajan plays a role in promoting soybean rhizobial infection and nodule formation through a signaling loop involving GmCEP7, miR4416-5p, and GmLe3. Additionally, VNIR hyperspectral imaging has been used to classify 32 grain-legume accessions with high accuracy. Research also shows that WZ14 inoculation can significantly increase heavy metal accumulation in leguminous plants, though the effectiveness varies across different plant species and metal types. No major safety concerns or known drug interactions have been recorded for Cajanus cajan.
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
What the science says
- The study found that soybean roots suppress the biogenesis of miR4416-5p in shoots, enhancing GmLe3 expression and promoting rhizobial infection, establishing a regulatory loop crucial for nodulation and productivity.
- VNIR hyperspectral imaging enabled the nondestructive classification of 32 grain-legume accessions with up to 88.59% accuracy using classical machine learning models.
- WZ14 inoculation significantly increased heavy metal accumulation in four leguminous plants with varying effectiveness across plant species and metals.
- The study found that both rural and urban residents relied on Cajanus cajan due to accessibility, affordability, and family traditions, despite the availability of conventional drugs.
Frequently asked questions
What is pigeonpea?
pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) 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 pigeonpea?
4 sourced findings are recorded for pigeonpea; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The study found that soybean roots suppress the biogenesis of miR4416-5p in shoots, enhancing GmLe3 expression and promoting rhizobial infection, establishing a regulatory loop crucial for nodulation and productivity.
How strong is the evidence for pigeonpea?
The strongest finding for pigeonpea carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is pigeonpea safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for pigeonpea in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does pigeonpea interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for pigeonpea in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of pigeonpea?
pigeonpea is also known as: Голубиный горох, pois d'Angole ( Cajanus cajan).
Is pigeonpea 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.
Sources
- T2 Visible-Near-Infrared Hyperspectral Imaging Enables Nondestructive Identification of Bean Accessions via 1D Spectral Reflectance Analysis. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Effects of microbial agents and leguminous plants on multi-heavy metal accumulation: Key dominant genera response and microbial network stability. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Family traditions, accessibility and cost shape the continued reliance on Cajanus cajan and Azadirachta indica for malaria and typhoid despite prescription medicines in urban and rural Nsukka, Nigeria. literature abstract metadata
- T2 A long-distance signaling loop promotes soybean nodulation and productivity. literature abstract metadata