American Nightshade
Phytolacca americana
Phytolacca americana, commonly known as pokeweed or American inkberry, is a traditional plant native to North America. Traditionally, it has not been extensively used in any specific medicinal practices; however, its fruits have shown high antioxidant activity and contain significant levels of ascorbic acid. Scientific evidence suggests that Phytolacca americana may have potential for use in remediating soil contaminated with manganese (Mn) due to its ability to hyperaccumulate this element. Additionally, the plant's habitat suitability is expected to expand under future climate scenarios, though the exact patterns vary depending on different climate models. A new sawfly species, *Siobla longitheca*, has been identified feeding on Phytolacca americana, highlighting its ecological role. Safety-wise, no major concerns have been reported for this plant. There are currently no recorded drug interactions associated with Phytolacca americana.
- Beste Evidenz
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- Warnhinweise
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Nur zur Information. Traditionelle Anwendung bedeutet keine nachgewiesene Wirksamkeit. Evidenz und Sicherheit variieren — siehe die angegebenen Quellen.
Was die Wissenschaft sagt
- Diese Übersicht sammelt Informationen über Mangankohyperakkumulatoren wie Phytolacca americana und betont ihre Potenzialität für die Beseitigung von Mangankohlensäurepollution.
- Die Studie zeigte an, dass das Verbreitungsgebiet von Phytolacca americana möglicherweise in zukünftigen Klimaszenarien nach Norden und zu höheren Regionen erweitert werden könnte, mit nicht-linearen Verschiebungen, die je Szenario variieren könnten.
- Diese Studie beschreibt eine neue Art von Schmetterlingsfliege, Siobla longitheca, die sich an dem eingebürgerten Phytolacca americana nährt.
- Die Früchte von Phytolacca americana zeigten eine hohe Antioxidationsaktivität und enthielten hohe Konzentrationen an Ascorbaserbsensäure.
- Die Anwendung von Blattsilizium führt zu einem signifikanten Erhöhen der Akkumulation selten vorkommender Erdstoffe in Phytolacca americana um bis zu 172,4 % in Pflanzversuchen.
Frequently asked questions
What is American Nightshade?
American Nightshade (Phytolacca americana) 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 American Nightshade?
5 sourced findings are recorded for American Nightshade; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Diese Übersicht sammelt Informationen über Mangankohyperakkumulatoren wie Phytolacca americana und betont ihre Potenzialität für die Beseitigung von Mangankohlensäurepollution.
How strong is the evidence for American Nightshade?
The strongest finding for American Nightshade carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is American Nightshade safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for American Nightshade in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does American Nightshade interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for American Nightshade in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of American Nightshade?
American Nightshade is also known as: Лаконос американский.
Is American Nightshade 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
- T2 Resources of manganese hyperaccumulators and mechanisms of plant tolerance to excess manganese: A review. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Foliar silicon application enhances rare earth element accumulation in the hyperaccumulator Phytolacca americana. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Evaluation of Nutraceutical Properties of Fruits Derived from Some Wild-Growing Plant Species (Sambucus nigra L., Rubia tinctorum L., Phytolacca americana L. and Sambucus ebulus L.). literature abstract metadata
- T2 Siobla longitheca: a new sawfly species specializing on the invasive Phytolacca americana. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Climate-Driven Prediction of the Future Distribution of Phytolacca americana L. Using a BIOMOD2 Ensemble Modelling Framework. literature abstract metadata