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.
- 最佳证据
- D
- 注意事项
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仅供参考。传统用法并不代表已被证实有效。证据与安全性各不相同,请查阅所引来源。
科学怎么说
- 该综述汇集了关于锰超积累植物如北美接骨木的信息,突出了其在锰污染修复方面的潜力。
- 研究发现,未来气候情景下,Phytolacca americana 的栖息地适宜性可能会扩展到北部和更高海拔地区,非线性变化会因情景而异。
- 这项研究描述了一种新的小蜂属物种Siobla longitheca,它以入侵植物Phytolacca americana为食。
- 美洲天冬果显示出很强的抗氧化活性,并含有高水平的抗坏血酸。
- 叶面施硅显著增加了在盆栽实验中美洲天仙子Phytolacca americana对稀有稀土元素的积累,最高达172.4%。
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: 该综述汇集了关于锰超积累植物如北美接骨木的信息,突出了其在锰污染修复方面的潜力。
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.
来源
- 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