Aegilops triuncialis

Aegilops triuncialis, Poaceae , Gramineae,
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Botanical Nomenclature Aegilops triuncialis
Common Name Barbed Goatgrass
Taxonomy- Family Poaceae , Gramineae
Distinguishing Features of the Plant Aegilops triuncialis is a winter annual grass species growing from 0,2 to 0,5m, both in rocky soils and lowlands. The aerial stems (culms) are upright and rigid. Its hermaphrodite flowers grow in inflorescences of 2-6 flowers. The flowering and the harvesting take place in spring
Region Found Epirus
Part of the Plant with Active Substances Fruits
Active Substances
Pharmacological Effects - Therapeutic Applications The plant has been used in the past but not anymore. Nowadays, it has applications in genetics as a wheat germplasm source, producing new variety of crops endowed with desired properties. The plant has the ability to protect the seeds of other plants from bacteria, fungi and insects. Finally, it is used in cosmetics as a component for the improvement of the efficacy, safety and stability of the products.
Method of Administration Nowadays, the use of the plant in medicine is not recommended. It is used as though as a component in cosmetics, in order to improve the chemical stability of the final products.
Warning: The use of herb preparations is not recommended without seeking advice from your physician or pharmacist. The substances they contain may interact with the subscribed drugs that the patient already takes, thus eliminating their therapeutic efficacy or inducing toxicity. They may also burden further weakened vital functions of the body thus exposing the patient to increased morbidity and life threatened conditions.
Toxicity- Adverse Effects No side effects are reported.
References 1) http://www.sironabiochem.com/sirona-biochem-announces-research-collaboration-aegilops-applications/ 2)http://anrcatalog.ucanr.edu/pdf/8315.pdf 3)http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186%2Fs13039-014-0091-6 4)http://docsdrive.com/pdfs/ansinet/pjbs/2004/1010-1023.pdf