Bowdichia nitida
Bowdichia nitida · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (73 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
Bowdicchia nitida, scientifically known as Bowdicchia nitida, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its therapeutic properties. Native to specific tropical regions, this species is frequently utilized in traditional healing practices to treat various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and bioactive compounds is essential for exploring its pharmacological potential.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Bowdichia nitidaDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution within the tropical regions of South America. In Western South America, its presence is documented within the borders of Bolivia. Moving eastward, the species can also be found across a portion of the Brazilian landscape. Specifically, its habitat in this country is concentrated in Northern Brazil. Consequently, the range of Bowdichia nitida is localized to these distinct South American territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Bowdichia nitida has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include genistein.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| genistein | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Bowdichia nitida has 72 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Abortifacient, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, Antiaggregant, Antiangiogenic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Abortifacient | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiaggregant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiangiogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiatherosclerotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer (Breast) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic (Breast) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticlimacteric | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiendoccytotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |