What are the traditional uses of Populus nigra?

Populus nigra has 17 documented traditional uses in the Verdica ethnobotanical reference database. This information is for educational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the FDA.

What phytochemicals are found in Populus nigra?

Populus nigra contains 21 documented phytochemical compounds in the Verdica database.

Does Populus nigra have herb-drug interactions?

Verdica documents 27 potential herb-drug interactions for Populus nigra. Always consult a healthcare provider before using herbal preparations alongside any medication.

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Populus nigra

Black Poplar

Family: Salicaceae • Genus: Populus • Region: Albania, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, China (Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu) EUROPE: Ireland, Croatia, Czech Republic, France (incl. Corsica), Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran (north), Israel, Italy (incl. Sardinia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal AFRICA: Algeria (north), Romania, Russian Federation (Dagestan), Russian Federation (European part), Russian Federation-Ciscaucasia (Ciscaucasia), Russian Federation-Eastern Siberia (Eastern Siberia (west)), Russian Federation-Western Siberia (Western Siberia), Serbia, Sicily), Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain (northeast), Switzerland, TEMPERATE ASIA: Cyprus, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine (incl. Krym), United States

Summary: Populus nigra (Black Poplar) is a plant in the Salicaceae family. Verdica documents 17 traditional uses, 21 phytochemical compounds, and 27 herb-drug interactions for this species.

Traditional Uses

Phytochemicals

Herb-Drug Interactions

Edibility Records

Pet Toxicity Records

About Populus nigra

Bloom Color: Red. Main Bloom Time: Early spring, Late spring, Mid spring. Form: Columnar.

Care Information

Sunlight	Full sun
Watering	High — needs consistently wet conditions
Soil	Well-drained, clay, acidic
Hardiness Zone	USDA 3-9

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Disclaimer: The statements on this page regarding traditional uses of plants have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Traditional use information is presented for educational and historical reference purposes only, reflecting documented ethnobotanical practices. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal preparation, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have any medical condition. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 (US) or your local emergency number immediately.

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