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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 and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Calamus draco

Distribution

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
Malesia Sumatera

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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.

Chemicals reported in Calamus draco
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

  1. Dr. Duke
  2. Journal of separation science
  3. Hua xi yi ke da xue xue bao = Journal of West China University of Medical Sciences = Huaxi yike daxue xuebao

ABIETIC ACID

  1. Dr. Duke

BENZOYL ACETIC ACID

  1. Dr. Duke

CINNAMIC ACID

  1. Dr. Duke

Dammarenolic acid

  1. Dr. Duke

Dipterocarpol

  1. Dr. Duke

Dracorubin

  1. Dr. Duke

ISOPIMARIC ACID

  1. Dr. Duke

NORDRACORUBIN

  1. Dr. Duke

Nordracorhodin

  1. 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.

Activities reported in Calamus draco
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antitumor 3 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
Antiviral 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Abortifacient 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Allergenic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anesthetic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
AntiHIV 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
AntiPGE2 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
AntiTGF-beta 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiallergic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antitumor

  1. Dr. Duke
  2. Scientific reports
  3. Journal of separation science

Antiviral

  1. Dr. Duke
  2. Journal of separation science

Abortifacient

  1. Dr. Duke

Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

  1. Dr. Duke

Allergenic

  1. Dr. Duke

Anesthetic

  1. Dr. Duke

AntiHIV

  1. Dr. Duke

AntiPGE2

  1. Dr. Duke

AntiTGF-beta

  1. Dr. Duke

Antiallergic

  1. Dr. Duke

Preparations

Calamus draco has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Dragon's Blood incense, dragon's blood resin.

Preparations reported for Calamus draco
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Dragon's blood incense 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Dragon's blood resin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Dragon's blood incense

  1. Forensic science international

Dragon's blood resin

  1. Journal of separation science