Calamus draco
Calamus draco · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Moderate (114 studies) · ★★★☆☆
Calamus draco, scientifically known as Calamus draco, is a remarkable medicinal plant prized for its unique aromatic properties. Found in tropical rainforests, this species is highly valued in traditional healing for its potent bioactive compounds, offering significant therapeutic potential in treating various ailments and supporting holistic wellness practices worldwide.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Calamus dracoDistribution
This plant is primarily recognized for its specific occurrence within the Malesia botanical region. Specifically, its natural habitat is concentrated on the island of Sumatera. This limited distribution highlights its unique ecological niche within the Southeast Asian archipelago. Because of this localized presence, the species remains a significant component of the regional flora. Understanding this specific range is essential for the conservation and study of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Chemicals
Calamus draco has 17 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Dracorhodin, ABIETIC ACID, BENZOYL ACETIC ACID, CINNAMIC ACID, Dammarenolic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Dracorhodin | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ABIETIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BENZOYL ACETIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CINNAMIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dammarenolic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dipterocarpol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dracorubin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ISOPIMARIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| NORDRACORUBIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Nordracorhodin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Dracorhodin
- Dr. Duke
- Journal of separation science
- Hua xi yi ke da xue xue bao = Journal of West China University of Medical Sciences = Huaxi yike daxue xuebao
ABIETIC ACID
- Dr. Duke
BENZOYL ACETIC ACID
- Dr. Duke
CINNAMIC ACID
- Dr. Duke
Dammarenolic acid
- Dr. Duke
Dipterocarpol
- Dr. Duke
Dracorubin
- Dr. Duke
ISOPIMARIC ACID
- Dr. Duke
NORDRACORUBIN
- Dr. Duke
Nordracorhodin
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Calamus draco has 91 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitumor, Antiviral, Abortifacient, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Allergenic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antitumor | Dr. Duke (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Abortifacient | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anesthetic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiPGE2 | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiTGF-beta | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiallergic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon's Blood incense | Forensic science international (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dragon's blood resin | Journal of separation science (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |