Red Maple

Acer saccharinum

Acer saccharinum, commonly known as silver maple, is a deciduous tree native to North America. While traditionally used in various Native American cultures for its bark and sap, no specific traditional uses have been recorded for this plant in the context of medicine or health practices. Scientific evidence on Acer saccharinum's medicinal properties is limited. Studies suggest that methanogenic and methane-oxidizing communities vary between tree tissues and species, with more methanogens found in wood. Tree methane fluxes also differ among species, correlating with tissue pH and humidity, indicating that tissue pH may play a significant role in methane emissions. This research proposes that incorporating high-efficiency tree species like Acer saccharinum into urban garden designs could help mitigate pollutant levels. There are no major safety concerns or recorded drug interactions associated with Acer saccharinum. However, further research is needed to fully understand its potential applications and impacts.

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Warnhinweise

Nur zur Information. Traditionelle Anwendung bedeutet keine nachgewiesene Wirksamkeit. Evidenz und Sicherheit variieren — siehe die angegebenen Quellen.

Was die Wissenschaft sagt

  • Methanogen und methane-oxidierende Gemeinschaften wechselten zwischen Baumzellenarten und Arten auf, mit mehr Methanogen in der Holzsubstanz. D PMID
  • Die Methanflüsse der Bäume wechselten sich zwischen den Arten ab und korrelierten mit dem Gewebe-PH und der Feuchtigkeit, was das PH des Gewebes als wichtiges Merkmal für die Methanemissionen anzeigt. D PMID
  • Die Studie zeigt an, dass eine bestimmte Anordnung von hocheffizienten Baumarten (inklusive der Zuckerahne) zusammen mit anderen Vegetationsschichten und technischen Systemen die Pollutantniveaus in Stadtparks erheblich reduzieren kann. D PMID
  • Die cyklische Voltammetrie zeigte eine starke Korrelation mit der Saatlebendigkeit an, was darauf hindeutet, dass sie ein effizientes Verfahren zur Prüfung von Saaten vor der Keimung sein kann. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Red Maple?

Red Maple (Acer saccharinum) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.

What does the scientific evidence say about Red Maple?

4 sourced findings are recorded for Red Maple; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Methanogen und methane-oxidierende Gemeinschaften wechselten zwischen Baumzellenarten und Arten auf, mit mehr Methanogen in der Holzsubstanz.

How strong is the evidence for Red Maple?

The strongest finding for Red Maple carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Red Maple safe? What are the side effects?

No major safety issues are recorded for Red Maple in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.

Does Red Maple interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for Red Maple in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

What are the common names of Red Maple?

Red Maple is also known as: Клён серебристый, Érable argenté.

Is Red Maple a proven treatment?

No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.

Quellen

  1. T2 Cyclic voltammetry as a method for determining the viability of seeds: a case study on silver maple (Acer saccharinum L.). literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Tissue humidity and pH as important species traits regulating tree methane emissions in floodplain wetland forests. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Tree tissues and species traits modulate the microbial methane-cycling communities of the tree phyllosphere. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Assessing the air quality performance of urban garden designs: an integrated ENVI-met modeling and field measurement study in Guelma, Algeria. literature abstract metadata