Stinking Tutsan
Hypericum hircinum
Hypericum hircinum is a plant traditionally not associated with any specific medicinal use. Scientific studies have shown that an endophytic bacterial strain from this plant exhibits antifungal activity and promotes plant growth, while Hypericum hircinum subsp. majus demonstrates broad antifungal activity against various clinical fungal isolates without causing cytotoxicity to human cells. Ethanol extracts of the plant show strong α-glucosidase inhibitory activity (IC50 14.05μg/ml), though this is less potent compared to H. scruglii. The overall findings provide an overview of Hypericum hircinum's botany, traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological properties, highlighting its multiple beneficial activities. No major safety issues or recorded drug interactions have been noted for this plant.
- 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
- Hypericum hircinum subsp. majus showed broad antifungal activity against both sensitive and resistant clinical fungal isolates without cytotoxicity on human cells.
- The study found that the endophytic bacterial strain Hil4 from Hypericum hircinum exhibits antifungal activity and plant growth promotion traits.
- Hypericum hircinum extracted in 70% ethanol showed strong α-glucosidase inhibitory activity (IC50 14.05μg/ml), though less potent than H. scruglii.
- The study provides an overview of Hypericum hircinum's botany, traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological properties but does not report new specific findings.
Frequently asked questions
What is Stinking Tutsan?
Stinking Tutsan (Hypericum hircinum) 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 Stinking Tutsan?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Stinking Tutsan; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Hypericum hircinum subsp. majus showed broad antifungal activity against both sensitive and resistant clinical fungal isolates without cytotoxicity on human cells.
How strong is the evidence for Stinking Tutsan?
The strongest finding for Stinking Tutsan carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Stinking Tutsan safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Stinking Tutsan in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Stinking Tutsan interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Stinking Tutsan in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Stinking Tutsan?
Stinking Tutsan is also known as: Зверобой козлиный, Millepertuis a odeur de bouc.
Is Stinking Tutsan 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 Phytochemical profile and α-glucosidase inhibitory activity of Sardinian Hypericum scruglii and Hypericum hircinum. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Extracts From Hypericum hircinum subsp. majus Exert Antifungal Activity Against a Panel of Sensitive and Drug-Resistant Clinical Strains. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Genomic and Metabolomic Insights into Secondary Metabolites of the Novel Bacillus halotolerans Hil4, an Endophyte with Promising Antagonistic Activity against Gray Mold and Plant Growth Promoting Potential. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Hypericum hircinum L.: Botany, Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacological Properties. literature abstract metadata