Common Honey-locust
Gleditsia triacanthos
Gleditsia triacanthos is a deciduous tree species with historical roots in various traditional practices. It has been traditionally utilized as an anodyne, for its fruit, and as a mydriatic agent. Scientific research has focused primarily on its ecological role, noting its contribution to urban honey pollen and its varying relationships with soil sand content. While trunk injections have shown potential for reducing arthropod pest populations, results have varied between greenhouse and field settings. There are no major safety issues or notable drug interactions recorded in current literature.
- Traditionally for
- anodyne · fruit
- Traditions
- traditional
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
Traditional use
- anodyne
- fruit
- mydriatic
What the science says
- Trunk injection reduced arthropod pest populations in Gleditsia triacanthos compared to untreated controls, though effects varied between greenhouse and field settings.
- The relationship between soil sand content and Gleditsia triacanthos abundance varied spatially, with positive relationships in low sand areas and negative ones in high sand areas.
- Gleditsia triacanthos was among the important non-native trees contributing pollen to honey samples in Vienna's urban apiaries.
- Pre-dispersal seed predation was highest among basal seeds and negatively affected their progeny performance compared to middle and stylar seeds.
Frequently asked questions
What is Common Honey-locust?
Common Honey-locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What is Common Honey-locust traditionally used for?
Traditional sources record Common Honey-locust for: anodyne, fruit, mydriatic. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.
Which traditions use Common Honey-locust?
Common Honey-locust appears in these traditions in our sources: traditional.
What does the scientific evidence say about Common Honey-locust?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Common Honey-locust; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Trunk injection reduced arthropod pest populations in Gleditsia triacanthos compared to untreated controls, though effects varied between greenhouse and field settings.
How strong is the evidence for Common Honey-locust?
The strongest finding for Common Honey-locust carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Common Honey-locust safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Common Honey-locust in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Common Honey-locust interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Common Honey-locust in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Common Honey-locust?
Common Honey-locust is also known as: Гледичия трёхколючковая, Févier d'Amérique.
Is Common Honey-locust 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
- T3 Dr. Duke's Ethnobotanical Database public domain (USDA ARS — attribute Dr. Duke's)
- T2 Trees Are a Major Foraging Resource for Honeybees in the City. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Pre-dispersal seed predation decreases plant progeny performance: the role of seed position within the fruit. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Beyond Global Models: Mapping the Spatially Contingent Relationship Between Soil Sand Content and Woody Invasion. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Trunk Injection for Arthropod Pest Management in Woody Plants: A Comparative Perspective Under Greenhouse and Field Conditions. literature abstract metadata