Corydalis aurea
Corydalis aurea
Corydalis aurea is a plant traditionally not associated with any specific medicinal or traditional uses. Scientific evidence regarding its direct effects on human health is limited, though it has been observed to significantly affect soil bacterial communities and biogeochemistry only in severely burned soils. Research involving other plants like Viola odorata indicates that the contribution of Myrmica rubra ants to seed dispersal declines rapidly over weeks and ceases for several months. In a broader study of 193 boreal forest plant species, 54% could be uniquely identified using FAFLPs (FingerPrint Analysis by Fragment Length Polymorphism). No major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded for Corydalis aurea, though this does not necessarily imply its complete safety.
- 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
- Ants' seed dispersal activity for Viola odorata declines rapidly over successive weeks and ceases for several months.
- Of the 193 boreal forest plant species, 54% could be uniquely identified using FAFLPs.
- Corydalis aurea recolonization significantly affects soil bacterial communities and biogeochemistry only in severely burned soils.
Frequently asked questions
What is Corydalis aurea?
Corydalis aurea (Corydalis aurea) 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 Corydalis aurea?
3 sourced findings are recorded for Corydalis aurea; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Ants' seed dispersal activity for Viola odorata declines rapidly over successive weeks and ceases for several months.
How strong is the evidence for Corydalis aurea?
The strongest finding for Corydalis aurea carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Corydalis aurea safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Corydalis aurea in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Corydalis aurea interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Corydalis aurea in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Corydalis aurea?
Corydalis aurea is also known as: corydale dorée.
Is Corydalis aurea 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 Fire severity shapes plant colonization effects on bacterial community structure, microbial biomass, and soil enzyme activity in secondary succession of a burned forest literature abstract metadata
- T2 Steep Decline and Cessation in Seed Dispersal by Myrmica rubra Ants. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Expanding and testing fluorescent amplified fragment length polymorphisms for identifying roots of boreal forest plant species. literature abstract metadata