Amelanchier canadensis
Amelanchier canadensis
Amelanchier canadensis, commonly known as serviceberry or shadbush, is a deciduous shrub native to North America. While it has cultural significance and is often used in landscaping and horticulture, no traditional medicinal uses have been recorded for this plant. Scientific studies indicate that Amelanchier canadensis fruits contain significant levels of polyphenols, catechins, anthocyanins, and tannins, which may contribute to antioxidant properties. However, the evidence is currently limited, and further research is needed to fully understand its potential health benefits. Safety profiles for Amelanchier canadensis are favorable; no major issues have been recorded in existing literature. There are also no known drug interactions associated with this plant, though comprehensive clinical trials are still lacking. Overall, while serviceberry has shown promise in preliminary studies, more extensive research is required to validate its potential medicinal applications and fully understand its effects on human health.
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
What the science says
- The study found that several viable thermal time threshold models for predicting phenophase transitions could be constructed using volunteer-collected data from the USA National Phenology Network.
- Serviceberry fruits contain significant levels of polyphenols, catechins, anthocyanins, and tannins.
- Metabarcoding analysis showed both honey bees and bumble bees visited a diverse range of plant species, with some overlap in their diets.
- The study identified polyphenols in Amelanchier lamarckii extract with antioxidant and enzyme inhibitory activities.
Frequently asked questions
What is Amelanchier canadensis?
Amelanchier canadensis (Amelanchier canadensis) 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 Amelanchier canadensis?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Amelanchier canadensis; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The study found that several viable thermal time threshold models for predicting phenophase transitions could be constructed using volunteer-collected data from the USA National Phenology Network.
How strong is the evidence for Amelanchier canadensis?
The strongest finding for Amelanchier canadensis carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Amelanchier canadensis safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Amelanchier canadensis in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Amelanchier canadensis interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Amelanchier canadensis in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Amelanchier canadensis?
Amelanchier canadensis is also known as: Ирга канадская, amélanchier du Canada.
Is Amelanchier canadensis 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.
Sources
- T2 USA National Phenology Network's volunteer-contributed observations yield predictive models of phenological transitions. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Serviceberry, a berry fruit with growing interest of industry: Physicochemical and quali-quantitative health-related compound characterisation. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Antioxidant, Enzyme Inhibitory, and Protective Effect of Amelanchier lamarckii Extract. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Comparing the spring diet of buff-tailed bumble bees and honey bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae) in a forest landscape: a metabarcoding approach. literature abstract metadata