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Symphoricarpos albus
North American shrub with white berries used by Indigenous peoples for skin conditions, stomach ailments, and fever.
Symphoricarpos albus (snowberry) is a North American shrub traditionally used by Indigenous peoples for skin conditions, stomach ailments, and fever. Modern research suggests astringent, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, attributed to saponins, tannins, and flavonoids. Evidence is limited to preliminary in vitro and traditional use.
The pharmacological actions of Symphoricarpos albus are primarily attributed to its saponin, tannin, and flavonoid content. Saponins may disrupt microbial cell membranes, contributing to antimicrobial effects, while tannins provide astringency by precipitating proteins and reducing tissue permeability. Flavonoids such as quercetin derivatives may inhibit cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase pathways, reducing inflammation. The trace alkaloid chelidonine is present but at levels unlikely to produce significant physiological effects.
North American shrub with white berries used by Indigenous peoples for skin conditions, stomach ailments, and fever.
Symphoricarpos albus (snowberry) is a North American shrub traditionally used by Indigenous peoples for skin conditions, stomach ailments, and fever. Modern research suggests astringent, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, attributed to saponins, tannins, and flavonoids. Evidence is limited to preliminary in vitro and traditional use.
The pharmacological actions of Symphoricarpos albus are primarily attributed to its saponin, tannin, and flavonoid content. Saponins may disrupt microbial cell membranes, contributing to antimicrobial effects, while tannins provide astringency by precipitating proteins and reducing tissue permeability. Flavonoids such as quercetin derivatives may inhibit cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase pathways, reducing inflammation. The trace alkaloid chelidonine is present but at levels unlikely to produce significant physiological effects.