Callicarpa arborea
Callicarpa arborea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (20 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Callicarpa arborea, is a versatile medicinal shrub celebrated in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its vibrant foliage and therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized to treat skin ailments, reduce inflammation, and promote overall wellness. Understanding its unique botanical characteristics is essential for its medicinal application.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Callicarpa arboreaDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found spanning from the South-Central territories to the Southeast provinces. Its presence also extends into the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, the species is documented within the state of Assam. Additionally, the plant is naturally distributed throughout Bangladesh.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
Chemicals
Callicarpa arborea has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| betulinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
betulinic acid
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Callicarpa arborea has 18 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiedemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antileukemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimelanomic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Callicarpa arborea has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diabetes mellitus.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| diabetes mellitus | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |