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.
- Mejor evidencia
- D
- Precauciones
- —
Solo información. El uso tradicional no significa eficacia probada. La evidencia y la seguridad varían — consulte las fuentes citadas.
Lo que dice la ciencia
- Esta revisión compila información sobre hiperacumuladores de manganeso como Phytolacca americana, destacando su potencial para la remediación del manganeso.
- El estudio encontró que la distribución de Phytolacca americana podría expandirse a regiones más septentrionales y de mayor altitud en escenarios futuros de cambio climático, con desplazamientos no lineales que variarían según el escenario.
- Este estudio describe una nueva especie de avispita, Siobla longitheca, que se alimenta del invasivo Phytolacca americana.
- Los frutos de Phytolacca americana mostraron una alta actividad antioxidante y contenían altos niveles de ácido ascórbico.
- La aplicación foliar de silicio aumenta significativamente la acumulación de elementos rares en Phytolacca americana hasta un 172,4% en experimentos en macetas.
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: Esta revisión compila información sobre hiperacumuladores de manganeso como Phytolacca americana, destacando su potencial para la remediación del manganeso.
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.
Fuentes
- 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