Anisomeles malabarica
Anisomeles malabarica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (73 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
Anisomeles malabarica, scientifically known as Anisomeles malabarica, is a versatile medicinal herb native to tropical regions. Highly valued in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, this plant possesses significant therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. It is frequently utilized to treat respiratory ailments, fever, and various skin conditions naturally.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf · Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Anisomeles malabaricaDistribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning across different regions of South Asia and the Indian Ocean. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. Its presence also extends into the Western Indian Ocean, where it inhabits various island territories. Specifically, this medicinal species is documented in both Mauritius and Réunion. Consequently, its range covers diverse tropical environments across these two major geographical zones.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Anisomeles malabarica, utilizes its leaf as a primary part for medicinal applications. The leaf is characterized by its distinct shape and texture, serving as a vital component in various traditional remedies. In herbal medicine, the leaf is often harvested and processed to extract its therapeutic properties, which are believed to contribute to the plant's overall healing potential.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | Malaria journal (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | Experimental parasitology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Anisomeles malabarica has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ANISOMELIC ACID, Citral, EO, OVATODIOLIDE, betulinic acid.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ANISOMELIC ACID | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Citral | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EO | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| OVATODIOLIDE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Anisomeles malabarica has 62 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include ACE-Inhibitor, Allergenic, Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antiallergenic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiallergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiallergic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antianaphylactic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf-EAE | Malaria journal (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acetone leaf extracts | Experimental parasitology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol leaf extracts | Experimental parasitology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |