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Agrostemma githago
Plante indésirable dans les champs de grains, historiquement confondue avec des plantes médicinales ; les graines contiennent des githagin saponines.
Agrostemma githago (corn cockle) is a toxic grain field weed historically mistaken for medicinal plants; its seeds contain githagin saponins, agrostemmic acid, and other saponins. Traditional use was limited to external wound application, but modern evidence confirms severe toxicity, including hemolysis, gastrointestinal irritation, and convulsions, rendering it unsafe for any internal use. Due to its high toxicity, it is not recommended for medicinal purposes and is included in monographs solely for reference and safety awareness.
Githagin saponins disrupt erythrocyte membranes via interaction with cholesterol, leading to hemolysis; they also irritate gastrointestinal mucosa, causing severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Agrostemmic acid may contribute to neurotoxicity by modulating GABAergic or glutamatergic pathways, potentially triggering convulsions. The saponin complex further inhibits acetylcholinesterase activity, exacerbating cholinergic effects and contributing to systemic toxicity.
Plante indésirable dans les champs de grains, historiquement confondue avec des plantes médicinales ; les graines contiennent des githagin saponines.
Agrostemma githago (corn cockle) is a toxic grain field weed historically mistaken for medicinal plants; its seeds contain githagin saponins, agrostemmic acid, and other saponins. Traditional use was limited to external wound application, but modern evidence confirms severe toxicity, including hemolysis, gastrointestinal irritation, and convulsions, rendering it unsafe for any internal use. Due to its high toxicity, it is not recommended for medicinal purposes and is included in monographs solely for reference and safety awareness.
Githagin saponins disrupt erythrocyte membranes via interaction with cholesterol, leading to hemolysis; they also irritate gastrointestinal mucosa, causing severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Agrostemmic acid may contribute to neurotoxicity by modulating GABAergic or glutamatergic pathways, potentially triggering convulsions. The saponin complex further inhibits acetylcholinesterase activity, exacerbating cholinergic effects and contributing to systemic toxicity.