Bassia indica
Bassia indica, commonly known as Shova in traditional medicine, is a resilient perennial herb native to arid regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is extensively used in Ayurvedic practices to treat various ailments, including skin disorders, inflammation, and digestive issues, offering significant potential in ethnopharmacology.
- Scientific name: Bassia indica
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales. Finally, it is a member of the family Amaranthaceae and is identified by the genus Bassia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Bassia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the Mediterranean region. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is noted within the borders of Spain. The species also extends into Northern Africa, where it can be found in Algeria. Furthermore, its range covers several other North African nations, including Egypt and Libya. Finally, the distribution reaches as far west as Morocco.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Free State | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Bassia indica has 30 reported phytochemicals identified across 30 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,4-di-O-caffeoylquinic acid, 3,5-di-O-galloyl-4-O-digalloylquinic acid, 6,7-dihydroxycoumarin, alcohols, alkanes.
- Total chemicals
- 30
- Scientific sources
- 30
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3,4-di-O-caffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,5-di-O-galloyl-4-O-digalloylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6,7-dihydroxycoumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alcohols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alkanes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betavulgaroside-I | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betavulgaroside-II | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betavulgaroside-IV | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betavulgaroside-X | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Bassia indica has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cardioprotective.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cardioprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Bassia indica has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Myocardial infarction, Trichinella spiralis, Trichinellosis, cardiac disorders, coronary heart disease.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Myocardial infarction | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Trichinella spiralis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Trichinellosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiac disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coronary heart disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |