Erodium cicutarium
Erodium cicutarium
Erodium cicutarium, commonly known as redstem stork's bill or filaree, is a plant traditionally not associated with any specific medicinal use. Scientific research has primarily focused on its genetic and epigenetic characteristics rather than therapeutic applications. Studies have shown that treating E. cicutarium seeds with 5-azaC can lead to differential gene expression in various tissues, including changes in CMT1 and DRM2 genes, which may influence development and flowering patterns under drought conditions. The plant's chloroplast genome has also been sequenced, revealing a length of 114,652 bp containing 111 genes. Long-term treatment with 5-Azacytidine combined with water stress showed significant interactions affecting cytosine methylation levels. No major safety issues or known drug interactions have been recorded for Erodium cicutarium in the available literature.
- 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 seed exposure to 5-azaC upregulated specific genes across tissues, with more differential expressions in adult leaves.
- DNA methylation changes due to 5-azacytidine slowed development and flowering but did not significantly affect biomass reduction under drought.
- The chloroplast genome of Erodium cicutarium was sequenced and found to be 114,652 bp long, containing 111 genes.
- Long-term 5-Azacytidine treatment combined with recurrent water stress led to significant interactions affecting DNA methylation levels in Erodium cicutarium.
Frequently asked questions
What is Erodium cicutarium?
Erodium cicutarium (Erodium cicutarium) 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 Erodium cicutarium?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Erodium cicutarium; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The study found that seed exposure to 5-azaC upregulated specific genes across tissues, with more differential expressions in adult leaves.
How strong is the evidence for Erodium cicutarium?
The strongest finding for Erodium cicutarium carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Erodium cicutarium safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Erodium cicutarium in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Erodium cicutarium interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Erodium cicutarium in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Erodium cicutarium?
Erodium cicutarium is also known as: Аистник обыкновенный.
Is Erodium cicutarium 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 Long-term methylome changes after experimental seed demethylation and their interaction with recurrent water stress in Erodium cicutarium (Geraniaceae). literature abstract metadata
- T2 The complete chloroplast genome of Erodium cicutarium (Linnaeus) l' Héritier ex Aiton 1789 (Geraniaceae): genome characterization and phylogenetic consideration. literature abstract metadata
- T2 A dynamic epigenetic perspective on above- and belowground phenotypic responses to drought: Insights from global DNA methylation in Erodium cicutarium. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Understanding epigenetic regulation in non-model plants: Transcriptomic responses to seed demethylation in leaves and roots of the annual herb Erodium cicutarium (Geraniaceae). literature abstract metadata