Canthium horridum
Canthium horridum, commonly known as a thorny medicinal shrub, is a remarkable botanical species valued in traditional healing practices. Characterized by its defensive spines and potent bioactive compounds, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. Exploring its unique phytochemical properties provides vital insights into developing natural remedies for various ailments.
- Scientific name: Canthium horridum
- Family: Not available
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found spanning from the South-Central areas to the Southeast. Additionally, its presence is noted on the tropical island of Hainan. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species is documented in Bangladesh. Finally, its range extends into the Indo-China region, specifically within Cambodia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Canthium horridum, utilizes its leaf as a primary component in its medicinal applications. The leaves are characterized by their specific shape and arrangement along the stem, serving as the part of the plant most frequently harvested for traditional remedies. In various folk medicine practices, the leaf is processed to extract its bioactive properties, which are believed to contribute to the plant's overall therapeutic value.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Canthium horridum has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-syringaresinol, beta-daucosterol, beta-sitosterol, mannitol, scoparone.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-syringaresinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mannitol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scoparone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sinapic aldehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| syringic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vanillic acid 4-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |