American prickly-ash
Zanthoxylum americanum
Zanthoxylum americanum，常被称为美国刺柏或北方牙痛树，是一种原产于北美的传统医学植物。虽然其在传统医学中的具体用途尚未得到充分记录，但它与其他用于不同传统中因药用特性而使用的植物具有一些相似特点。科学证据表明，Z. americanum 含有呋喃香豆素，可抑制 DNA 聚合；但其效力和特异性可能因基质组成而异。此外，该植物提取物表现出广泛的抗真菌活性，与其呋喃香豆素含量相关，但需要更多研究来证实这些发现。其他植物如 Arctostaphylos uva-ursi、Hydrastis canadensis 和 Prunus serotina 也已显示对 Neisseria gonorrhoeae 分离株的抑制作用，且其抗生素耐药性谱各异，提示某些植物种类可能具有共同的抗菌特性。与 Zanthoxylum americanum 无关联的主要安全问题或记录的药物相互作用，但仍需进一步研究以充分了解其潜在益处和风险。
- 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
- 红和黄色的植物在秋季衰退过程中使用不同的光保护策略，红色植物更多地依赖于花青素。
- 呋喃香豆素在Zanthoxylum americanum中抑制DNA聚合，其特异性取决于碱基组成。
- Zanthoxylum americanum 提取物对多种真菌菌株表现出广泛的抗真菌活性，与呋喃香豆素含量相关。
- 某些植物（包括Arctostaphylos uva-ursi、Hydrastis canadensis和Prunus serotina）的提取物对具有不同抗生素耐药谱系的Neisseria gonorrhoeae分离株显示出抑制作用。
Frequently asked questions
What is American prickly-ash?
American prickly-ash (Zanthoxylum americanum) 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 prickly-ash?
4 sourced findings are recorded for American prickly-ash; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: 红和黄色的植物在秋季衰退过程中使用不同的光保护策略，红色植物更多地依赖于花青素。
How strong is the evidence for American prickly-ash?
The strongest finding for American prickly-ash carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is American prickly-ash safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for American prickly-ash in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does American prickly-ash interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for American prickly-ash in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of American prickly-ash?
American prickly-ash is also known as: Zanthoxylum d’Amérique, Poivrier d’Amérique.
Is American prickly-ash 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 Inhibition of DNA polymerization and antifungal specificity of furanocoumarins present in traditional medicines. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Antifungal constituents of northern prickly ash, Zanthoxylum americanum mill. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Extracts of Canadian first nations medicinal plants, used as natural products, inhibit neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates with different antibiotic resistance profiles. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Do red and yellow autumn leaves make use of different photoprotective strategies during autumn senescence? literature abstract metadata