Calea ternifolia
Calea ternifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (51 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
Calea ternifolia, scientifically known as Calea ternifolia, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat digestive ailments, fever, and inflammation. This plant holds significant pharmacological interest for its potential therapeutic properties.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Calea ternifoliaDistribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across various regions of Mexico. It can be found growing throughout Mexico Central, covering a significant portion of the country's heartland. The species also extends into Mexico Northeast and Mexico Gulf, adapting to the diverse climates found there. Furthermore, its distribution continues into the Mexico Southwest area. Finally, the plant is documented to thrive within the Mexico Southeast region as well.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Karuvela or Karuka, possesses various therapeutic properties that are primarily harnessed through its botanical components. Among its many medicinal applications, the leaf extracts are particularly significant, as they are frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments such as inflammation, skin disorders, and digestive issues. These extracts contain bioactive compounds that contribute to the plant's overall pharmacological profile, making the leaves a vital part of its healing potential.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | FEBS letters (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Calea ternifolia has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-Oxozacatechinolide, Caleochromene A, Phosphoric acid, SULFURIC ACID, carbonic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Oxozacatechinolide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Caleochromene A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phosphoric acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SULFURIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carbonic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorhydric acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salicylic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| succinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
1-Oxozacatechinolide
- Dr. Duke
Caleochromene A
- Dr. Duke
Phosphoric acid
- Dr. Duke
SULFURIC ACID
- Dr. Duke
carbonic acid
- Dr. Duke
chlorhydric acid
- Dr. Duke
salicylic acid
- Dr. Duke
succinic acid
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Calea ternifolia has 42 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Acidulant, Additive, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Analgesic, Antiarthritic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Acidulant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Additive | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiarthritic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidandruff | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidermatotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antieczemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifeedant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ethanolic leaf extracts | FEBS letters (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| organic extracts | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |