Malay Blumea
Blumea lacera · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (36 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Malay Blumea, scientifically known as Blumea lacera, is a versatile medicinal herb native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its aromatic properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, including respiratory issues and skin inflammations. Its unique chemical profile offers significant potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaves · Leaf
- Common names
- Malay Blumea · Sheyalmutra
- Scientific synonyms
- Placus Lacerus · Conyza Lacera
Names
Common Names
- Malay blumea
- Sheyalmutra
Regional and Traditional Names
French:
- Lastron bâtard
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Blumea laceraSynonyms
- Placus lacerus
- Conyza lacera
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Specifically, Blumea lacerata is identified as a member of the genus Blumea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Blumea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across the African continent and its surrounding islands. Within Macaronesia, its presence is noted in the archipelago of Cape Verde. Moving to West-Central Tropical Africa, the species can be found in both the Central African Republic and Cameroon. Its range extends into Northeast Tropical Africa, where it inhabits the territory of Chad. Finally, the distribution reaches further east to include the nation of Djibouti.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Namibia | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Blumea lacera, utilizes its foliage primarily for its medicinal properties. The large, serrated leaves are the most significant component used in traditional remedies. Each individual leaf contains essential oils and bioactive compounds that are harvested for healing purposes. Consequently, the leaves are the most frequently studied part of the plant in pharmacological research.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leaves | Journal of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences : a publication of the Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Societe canadienne des sciences pharmaceutiques (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | Food science & nutrition (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Blumea lacera has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, 5-Hydroxy-3,6,7,3',4'-pentamethoxyflavone, Cuminol, GAMMA-SITOSTEROL, Khasianine.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | Food science & nutrition (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-Hydroxy-3,6,7,3',4'-pentamethoxyflavone | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cuminol | Food science & nutrition (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GAMMA-SITOSTEROL | Food science & nutrition (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Khasianine | Journal of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences : a publication of the Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Societe canadienne des sciences pharmaceutiques (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stigmast-5-en-3.beta.-ol | Food science & nutrition (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| THYMOL | Food science & nutrition (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tomatidine HCl | Journal of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences : a publication of the Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Societe canadienne des sciences pharmaceutiques (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Blumea lacera has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidepressant, Antiviral, Anxiolytic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidepressant | Food science & nutrition (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | The American journal of Chinese medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | Food science & nutrition (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Blumea lacera has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Aging, Alzheimer's disease, HSV-1, HSV-2, Obesity.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aging | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alzheimer's disease | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HSV-1 | The American journal of Chinese medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HSV-2 | The American journal of Chinese medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Obesity | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiety | Food science & nutrition (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | Journal of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences : a publication of the Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Societe canadienne des sciences pharmaceutiques (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| depression | Food science & nutrition (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric ulcer | Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurological disorders | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Extracts | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methanol Extract | Journal of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences : a publication of the Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Societe canadienne des sciences pharmaceutiques (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hot water (HW) extract | The American journal of Chinese medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol extract of Blumea lacera (MEBLL) | Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol leaf extract (Me-BLL) | Food science & nutrition (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanolic extract | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |