Carlina Interactions Overview

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Carlina

Also known as
  • Carlina acaulis
  • Artichaut Sauvage
  • Baromètre du Berger
  • Camaleón
  • Caméléon Blanc
  • Cardabelle
  • Cardo Dorado
  • Carline Acaule
  • Chardon Argenté
  • Chardon Doré
  • Chardonnette
  • Dwarf Carline
  • Eberwurz
  • Gardabelle
  • Ground Thistle
Carlina Carlina is a genus of thistle-like plants in the Asteraceae family, known for their spiky, globular flower heads and distinctive appearance. One well-known species is Carlina acanthifolia, commonly called Mediterranean Carline Thistle, used in traditional medicine and herbal remedies for its potential health benefits. The plant's unique structure and historical medicinal uses have made it a subject of interest in folk medicine and botanical studies.
There are 0 drugs known to interact with Carlina

Additional Details

Is Carlina Safe? Are There Any Warnings?

Carlina is a plant, also referred to in various regions by a number of names such as Dwarf Carline, Ground Thistle, Baromètre du Berger, Silberdistelwurz and Artichaut Sauvage. Safety information concerning the plant is relatively sparse, with no reliable data on its safety. Furthermore, its safety during pregnancy and lactation is yet unproven, leading medical experts to advocate steering clear of using it during such sensitive periods.

How Is Carlina Thought To Work? What is the Mechanism Of Action?

The root of the Carlina plant is the medicinal part used for treatment. The root is rich in an essential oil compound known as carlina oxide.

To break down its variety of actions, carlina essential oil and particularly carlina oxide have been observed to have robust antibacterial effects. For example, extracts of carlina root have demonstrated significant antibacterial power against a number of bacterial species, including deadly ones such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes and Enterococcus faecalis. Either the full oil or the main compound can tackle these bacteria effectively.

Moreover, these antibacterial properties extend to fungi, showing action against species like Candida albicans, Candida glabrata and Aspergillus niger.

Animal studies have also brought to light the anti-inflammatory potential of carlina essential oil. Using rats, research has confirmed that oral dosage of the oil can alleviate chemically-induced swelling, hinting at the powerful antioxidant activity of carlina oxide in scavenging harmful free radicals.

Again in the realm of animal studies, yet another vital capability of carlina is shown in its combat against certain parasites. Specifically, carlina oxide appears to be active against Trypanosoma brucei, the infectious agent behind nagana, a cattle disease akin in a close manner to African Sleeping sickness in humans. The suggested mechanism of action here is the inhibition of trypanothione reductase, a crucial enzyme for the parasite's survival.

Lastly, animal research has exhibited the gastroprotective features of carlina essential oil. Oral intake of the oil can lessen the size and intensity of chemically-induced stomach ulcers in rats. The mechanism for this therapeutic effect, as hypothesized, might be the antioxidant proficiency of carlina oxide.

Pharmacokinetics

The properties of carlina essential oil and particularly carlina oxide have been studied, but as of now, there isn't enough reliable information about the pharmacokinetics of carlina or how it is absorbed, metabolized and removed from the body.

Overview Interaction With Drugs Or Supplements

Currently, there aren't any known interactions of carlina with drugs or other supplements, but it's always a safe bet to consult with a healthcare provider when considering the use of a new supplement or medicinal plant, particularly if you're currently on other medication.

Common Side Effects to Watch For

Comprehensive information regarding the side effects of carlina is scarce at the moment.

Are Supplements Standardized?

There isn't enough data available at the moment regarding the standardization of carlina supplements.

Typical Use Of Carlina

Traditionally, carlina is used for a number of conditions. It is taken orally for gallbladder disease, dyspepsia, and irritable bowel syndrome. It can also treat conditions like intestinal parasite infections.

Externally, it has a rich history of topical use. This includes promoting wound healing, relieving toothache, and treating pressure ulcers, genital herpes, diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers. Moreover, it's utilized for herpes labialis, otherwise known as cold sores.

When taken orally, it's usually as one cup of a tea prepared using 1.5-3 grams of well-chopped dried root, boiled in 150mL water for 5 to 10 minutes. This can be taken up to three times a day, consumed in between meals. Another form includes a tincture preparation using 40-50 drops (in an alcohol solution), four to five times a day.

For topical use, a decoction is made by boiling 30 grams of carlina root in 1 litre of water for 5-10 minutes and is applied during therapeutic sessions.

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