Févier d'Amérique

Gleditsia triacanthos · Common Honey-locust

Gleditsia triacanthos, commonly known as the honeylocust tree, is native to North America. While it has been used in traditional medicine by some indigenous cultures for various purposes such as treating skin conditions and respiratory issues, no specific traditional uses are widely documented. Scientific evidence suggests that Gleditsia triacanthos can reduce arthropod pest populations when its trunk is injected, though the effectiveness varied between greenhouse and field settings. The tree's abundance in sandy soil showed variable patterns without a clear overall trend. Pre-dispersal seed predation was highest among basal seeds, negatively impacting their progeny performance compared to middle and stylar seeds. Additionally, Gleditsia triacanthos contributes significantly to honey samples in Vienna’s urban apiaries. Safety concerns for the plant are minimal; no major issues have been recorded. There is also no evidence of significant drug interactions with other substances.

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Meilleure preuve
D
Précautions

Information uniquement. L'usage traditionnel ne signifie pas une efficacité prouvée. Les preuves et la sécurité varient — consultez les sources citées.

Ce que dit la science

  • Une injection intraveineuse a réduit la population d'insectes ravageurs chez Gleditsia triacanthos par rapport aux contrôles non traités, bien que les effets aient varié selon les conditions de serre et de champ. D PMID
  • 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. D PMID
  • Gleditschia triacanthos était parmi les arbres non indigènes importants qui apportaient du pollen aux échantillons de miel dans les ruchers urbains de Vienne. D PMID
  • La prédation des graines pré-diffusion était la plus élevée chez les graines basales et a négativement affecté leur performance génétique par rapport aux graines moyennes et stylaires. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Févier d'Amérique?

Févier d'Amérique (Gleditsia triacanthos) 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 Févier d'Amérique?

4 sourced findings are recorded for Févier d'Amérique; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Une injection intraveineuse a réduit la population d'insectes ravageurs chez Gleditsia triacanthos par rapport aux contrôles non traités, bien que les effets aient varié selon les conditions de serre et de champ.

How strong is the evidence for Févier d'Amérique?

The strongest finding for Févier d'Amérique carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Févier d'Amérique safe? What are the side effects?

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

Does Févier d'Amérique interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for Févier d'Amérique in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

What are the common names of Févier d'Amérique?

Févier d'Amérique is also known as: Common Honey-locust, Гледичия трёхколючковая.

Is Févier d'Amérique 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

  1. T2 Trees Are a Major Foraging Resource for Honeybees in the City. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Pre-dispersal seed predation decreases plant progeny performance: the role of seed position within the fruit. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Beyond Global Models: Mapping the Spatially Contingent Relationship Between Soil Sand Content and Woody Invasion. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Trunk Injection for Arthropod Pest Management in Woody Plants: A Comparative Perspective Under Greenhouse and Field Conditions. literature abstract metadata