Bergera koenigii
Bergera koenigii, commonly known as the king's berry, is a significant medicinal herb valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant offers diverse therapeutic potential, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Exploring its phytochemical profile provides vital insights into developing natural treatments for various ailments.
- Scientific name: Bergera koenigii
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindales, it is classified under the family Rutaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is placed within the genus Bergera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Bergera | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Bergera koenigii, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as the Curry plant, while in Hindi, it is commonly called Kadi Patta. Other regional names include Curry leaf in Tamil and Kadi Maram in Malayalam.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several specific regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found throughout the South-Central provinces and the Southeast region. Additionally, its presence is documented on the tropical island of Hainan. Moving to the Indian Subcontinent, the species is known to grow in the state of Assam. Finally, its geographical range extends further into the country of Bangladesh.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Laccadive Is. | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Maldives | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Bergera koeinigii, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties. The lush green leaves are the most commonly studied part, where each individual leaf contains bioactive compounds essential for its therapeutic effects. While the stem provides the structural support necessary for the plant to grow, the roots are often sought after for their concentrated chemical constituents. Furthermore, the leaf extract is frequently processed in pharmacological studies to isolate specific alkaloids and antioxidants, demonstrating the diverse utility of every part of the organism.- Total parts
- 17
- Scientific sources
- 42
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 15 | ★★★★★ |
| leaf | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| roots | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| stem | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf extract | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf tissues | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf extracts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Bergera koenigii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include girinimbine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| girinimbine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Bergera koenigii has 20 reported activities identified across 52 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Antidiabetic, Antibacterial, Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 20
- Scientific sources
- 52
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 14 | ★★★★★ |
| Antimicrobial | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiemetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Bergera koenigii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer stem cells.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer stem cells | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |