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Fritillaria meleagris
Endangered European meadow fritillary with checkered purple flowers, traditional folk medicine plant.
Fritillaria meleagris, commonly known as snake's head fritillary, is a traditional European medicinal herb historically used in British and Dutch folk medicine for cardiac and digestive conditions. Its primary active compounds include steroidal alkaloids (e.g., imperialine), saponins, and flavonoids, but modern evidence is limited (Level C) and its use is discouraged due to toxicity and conservation concerns.
The steroidal alkaloids in Fritillaria meleagris, particularly imperialine, exhibit cardiotonic and hypotensive effects by inhibiting Na+/K+-ATPase and modulating calcium channels, similar to cardiac glycosides. Saponins contribute to anti-inflammatory and expectorant actions, while flavonoids provide antioxidant and antispasmodic effects. However, the narrow therapeutic index and potential for cardiac toxicity severely limit its clinical application.
Endangered European meadow fritillary with checkered purple flowers, traditional folk medicine plant.
Fritillaria meleagris, commonly known as snake's head fritillary, is a traditional European medicinal herb historically used in British and Dutch folk medicine for cardiac and digestive conditions. Its primary active compounds include steroidal alkaloids (e.g., imperialine), saponins, and flavonoids, but modern evidence is limited (Level C) and its use is discouraged due to toxicity and conservation concerns.
The steroidal alkaloids in Fritillaria meleagris, particularly imperialine, exhibit cardiotonic and hypotensive effects by inhibiting Na+/K+-ATPase and modulating calcium channels, similar to cardiac glycosides. Saponins contribute to anti-inflammatory and expectorant actions, while flavonoids provide antioxidant and antispasmodic effects. However, the narrow therapeutic index and potential for cardiac toxicity severely limit its clinical application.