Aframomum citratum
Aframomum citratum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (17 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Aframomum citratum, scientifically known as Aframomum citratum, is a potent medicinal herb widely utilized in traditional African medicine. Renowned for its aromatic properties, this plant is frequently employed to treat digestive ailments, respiratory issues, and inflammatory conditions, serving as a vital natural remedy for enhancing overall wellness and vitality.
- Family
- Zingiberaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Cardamomum Citratum · Amomum Macrolepis · 1 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Aframomum citratumSynonyms
- Cardamomum citratum
- Amomum macrolepis
- Amomum citratum
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Zingiberales, it is classified under the family Zingiberaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Aframomum, specifically as the species citratum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Zingiberales | WCVP |
| Family | Zingiberaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Aframomum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern concentrated within the tropical regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is notably documented in Nigeria. Moving into the West-Central Tropical Africa zone, the species can be found in Cameroon. Its range further extends through West-Central Tropical Africa to include Equatorial Guinea. Finally, the geographical footprint of this medicinal plant encompasses Gabon as well.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Equatorial Guinea | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
Chemicals
Aframomum citratum has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4-Caffeoylquinic acid, 5-caffeoylshikimic acid, CHLOROGENIC ACID, Flavonoid, Flavonoids.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Caffeoylquinic acid | ACS omega (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-caffeoylshikimic acid | ACS omega (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CHLOROGENIC ACID | Food & function (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoid | Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Homoisoflavanone | ACS omega (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Naringenin-7-O-glucoside | ACS omega (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PIMARIC ACID | Food & function (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phenols | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Aframomum citratum has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | Nutrients (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aframomum citratum has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bacterial infections, inflammation, obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bacterial infections | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | Food & function (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| type 2 diabetes mellitus | Metabolites (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| extracts | Metabolites (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cameroonian medicinal spice extracts | Nutrients (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydro-alcoholic extracts | Nutrients (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol extracts | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| spice extracts | Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |