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.

एक नज़र में
सर्वोत्तम प्रमाण
D
सावधानियाँ

केवल जानकारी हेतु। पारंपरिक उपयोग का अर्थ सिद्ध प्रभावशीलता नहीं है। प्रमाण और सुरक्षा भिन्न होती है — उद्धृत स्रोत देखें।

विज्ञान क्या कहता है

  • यह समीक्षा मनगेनस एपरिमिकाना के जैसे मनगेनस के हाइपरअक्कुम्युलेटरों पर जानकारी संग्रहित करती है, और उनके मनगेनस प्रदूषण सुधार के लिए अनुभाग को आकार देती है। D PMID
  • अध्ययन दिखाता है कि Phytolacca americana की वास्तुकला संतुलनशीलता भविष्य के जलवायु परिदृष्टियों में उत्तर-प्रदेश और ऊँची विस्थापन क्षेत्रों में फैल सकती है, जिनमें असर लाइनर रूप से बदल सकते हैं। D PMID
  • यह अध्ययन नई सिओबला लॉंगथेका विशेषता की बताती है, जो प्रवेशिक Phytolacca americana पर भस्मिति करती है। D PMID
  • प्हायटोलैका अमेरिकेना के फल महत्वपूर्ण अंतिओक्सीडेंट सक्रियता और अवश्यक लुगार पर अस्कोरबिक एसिड के उच्च स्तर में होते हैं। D PMID
  • फॉलियर सिलिकियम की अनुप्रयोग इंजीनियर्ड पादों में फ्यटोलक्का आमेरिकाना पर एक विशाल रूप से अवशोषित उत्कृष्ट तत्वों की जमाई में 172.4% तक बढ़ावा देती है। D PMID

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: यह समीक्षा मनगेनस एपरिमिकाना के जैसे मनगेनस के हाइपरअक्कुम्युलेटरों पर जानकारी संग्रहित करती है, और उनके मनगेनस प्रदूषण सुधार के लिए अनुभाग को आकार देती है।

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.

स्रोत

  1. T2 Resources of manganese hyperaccumulators and mechanisms of plant tolerance to excess manganese: A review. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Foliar silicon application enhances rare earth element accumulation in the hyperaccumulator Phytolacca americana. literature abstract metadata
  3. 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
  4. T2 Siobla longitheca: a new sawfly species specializing on the invasive Phytolacca americana. literature abstract metadata
  5. T2 Climate-Driven Prediction of the Future Distribution of Phytolacca americana L. Using a BIOMOD2 Ensemble Modelling Framework. literature abstract metadata