Cardamine pratensis

Cardamine pratensis

Cardamine pratensis, commonly known as cuckooflower, is a plant traditionally not associated with any specific medicinal or traditional uses. Scientific evidence primarily focuses on its ecological and evolutionary aspects rather than therapeutic applications. Studies indicate that C. pratensis employs unique strategies for flood tolerance, such as repressing shoot growth and modulating transcriptional regulation. Additionally, research has explored the physicochemical properties, fatty acids, and volatile compounds in oils extracted from various seeds, including those of C. pratensis, revealing insights into its evolutionary history through processes like hybridization and polyploid origins. Notably, no significant safety concerns or drug interactions have been recorded for this plant.

At a glance
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 evidence for various evolutionary processes including allopatric divergence, hybridization, and multiple polyploid origins in Cardamine pratensis species complex populations. D PMID
  • The study found that Cardamine pratensis, along with other species from the Cardamineae tribe, employs distinct strategies for flood tolerance, including repression of shoot growth and modulation of transcriptional regulation. D PMID
  • Cardamine pratensis exhibits a bimodal flowering curve in response to butterfly egg-laying pressure, with varying degrees of symmetry depending on when peak selection occurs. D PMID
  • The study analyzed physicochemical properties, fatty acid, and volatile compounds composition of seed oils from blueberry, cranberry, raspberry, and cuckooflower using a sonication method. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Cardamine pratensis?

Cardamine pratensis (Cardamine pratensis) 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 Cardamine pratensis?

4 sourced findings are recorded for Cardamine pratensis; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The study found evidence for various evolutionary processes including allopatric divergence, hybridization, and multiple polyploid origins in Cardamine pratensis species complex populations.

How strong is the evidence for Cardamine pratensis?

The strongest finding for Cardamine pratensis carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Cardamine pratensis safe? What are the side effects?

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

Does Cardamine pratensis interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for Cardamine pratensis in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

What are the common names of Cardamine pratensis?

Cardamine pratensis is also known as: Сердечник луговой, Cardamine des prés.

Is Cardamine pratensis 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

  1. T2 So Closely Related and Yet So Different: Strong Contrasts Between the Evolutionary Histories of Species of the Cardamine pratensis Polyploid Complex in Central Europe. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Physicochemical Properties, Fatty Acid Composition, Volatile Compounds of Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, and Cuckooflower Seeds Obtained Using Sonication Method. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Evolutionary trajectory of phenological escape in a flowering plant: Mechanistic insights from bidirectional avoidance of butterfly egg-laying pressure. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Phylotranscriptomics provides a treasure trove of flood-tolerance mechanisms in the Cardamineae tribe. literature abstract metadata