Anisomeles indica
Anisomeles indica, commonly known as Indian camphorweed, is a versatile medicinal herb native to tropical Asia. Renowned for its aromatic properties, this plant is widely utilized in traditional medicine to treat respiratory ailments, fevers, and inflammation. Its bioactive compounds offer significant therapeutic potential in modern pharmacological research and herbal wellness.
- Scientific name: Anisomeles indica
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Anisomeles indica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, it is placed in the genus Anisomeles.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Anisomeles | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range that spans across several distinct regions. In the Western Indian Ocean, it can be found growing in both Mauritius and Madagascar. Its distribution also extends significantly into Asia, covering various parts of China. Specifically, it is documented in China South-Central and China Southeast. Additionally, the species has been identified within the unique terrain of Tibet.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Anisomeles indica has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ovatodiolide, Acteoside, OVA, Ovatodiolide, apigenin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ovatodiolide | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Acteoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| OVA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ovatodiolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Anisomeles indica has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antidepressant, Antioxidant, Antiviral, Thrombolytic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Thrombolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Anisomeles indica has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HIV, Helicobacter pylori, SARS-CoV-2 infections, abdominal pain, allergies.
- Total uses
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| HIV | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Helicobacter pylori | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SARS-CoV-2 infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abdominal pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| allergies | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| depression | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dyspepsia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |