giant hare's foot fern
Davallia solida
Davallia solida is a fern traditionally associated with Feng Shui practices in East Asia, where it symbolizes good fortune and prosperity. While there are no documented traditional uses for medicinal purposes, scientific studies have explored its potential benefits. Research indicates that mangiferin from Davallia solida can form vesicles to enhance the antibacterial activity of encapsulated drugs, suggesting possible applications in pharmaceuticals. Additionally, a benzophenone glycoside found in the plant binds moderately to P-glycoprotein's cytosolic domain, with higher affinity for its aglycone, which may have implications for drug transport and efficacy. No significant safety concerns or known drug interactions have been reported, though further research is needed to fully understand its potential medicinal uses.
- 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 Montgomery model adequately estimated leaf size in coffee progenies, with an α value of 0.67000.
- Puzzle-shaped epidermal cells record tissue expansion history through new lobes formed along previous growth axes.
- Mangiferin from Davallia solida spontaneously forms vesicles that can encapsulate drugs and enhance their antibacterial activity.
- A benzophenone glycoside from Davallia solida bound moderately to P-glycoprotein, with higher affinity for its aglycone.
Frequently asked questions
What is giant hare's foot fern?
giant hare's foot fern (Davallia solida) 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 giant hare's foot fern?
4 sourced findings are recorded for giant hare's foot fern; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The Montgomery model adequately estimated leaf size in coffee progenies, with an α value of 0.67000.
How strong is the evidence for giant hare's foot fern?
The strongest finding for giant hare's foot fern carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is giant hare's foot fern safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for giant hare's foot fern in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does giant hare's foot fern interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for giant hare's foot fern in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of giant hare's foot fern?
giant hare's foot fern is also known as: Даваллия плотная.
Is giant hare's foot fern 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 Natural and synthetic benzophenones: interaction with the cytosolic binding domain of P-glycoprotein. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Non-Destructive Estimation of Leaf Size and Shape Characteristics in Advanced Progenies of Coffea arabica L. from Intraspecific and Interspecific Crossing. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Growth history leaves a geometric trace in puzzle cells. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Spontaneous self-assembly of mangiferin in an aqueous medium into vesicles for anticancer drug encapsulation and antibacterial applications. literature abstract metadata