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Alnus glutinosa
Arbre riverain européen; l'écorce utilisée comme astringent et fébrifuge; remède traditionnel pour les maux de gorge et les affections cutanées.
Alnus glutinosa, the European alder, is a riparian tree whose bark is valued for its astringent and febrifuge properties. Traditionally used for sore throat, fever, and skin conditions, it contains tannins, luteolin, and diarylheptanoids such as oregonin and hirsutanonol. Modern research suggests anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial actions, though clinical evidence remains limited.
The astringent action is primarily due to hydrolyzable tannins that precipitate proteins and reduce mucosal secretions. Luteolin and other flavonoids inhibit cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase pathways, contributing to anti-inflammatory effects. Diarylheptanoids such as oregonin and hirsutanonol demonstrate antimicrobial activity against oral pathogens and may modulate NF-κB signaling. The antipyretic effect is likely mediated through inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis.
Arbre riverain européen; l'écorce utilisée comme astringent et fébrifuge; remède traditionnel pour les maux de gorge et les affections cutanées.
Alnus glutinosa, the European alder, is a riparian tree whose bark is valued for its astringent and febrifuge properties. Traditionally used for sore throat, fever, and skin conditions, it contains tannins, luteolin, and diarylheptanoids such as oregonin and hirsutanonol. Modern research suggests anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial actions, though clinical evidence remains limited.
The astringent action is primarily due to hydrolyzable tannins that precipitate proteins and reduce mucosal secretions. Luteolin and other flavonoids inhibit cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase pathways, contributing to anti-inflammatory effects. Diarylheptanoids such as oregonin and hirsutanonol demonstrate antimicrobial activity against oral pathogens and may modulate NF-κB signaling. The antipyretic effect is likely mediated through inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis.