Cardiospermum halicacabum
Shepherd's vine
Cardiospermum halicacabum, commonly known as bladder pod or balloon vine, is a versatile medicinal climbing plant. Widely used in traditional Ayurvedic and Unani medicine, it possesses significant anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. This plant is highly valued for treating skin ailments, joint pain, and various inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Cardiospermum halicacabum
- Family: Sapindaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindales, it is classified in the family Sapindaceae and is identified by the genus Cardiospermum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Sapindaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cardiospermum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Cardiospermum halicacabum, is known by various names across different languages and regions. In Southern Min, it is referred to as Ké-khó͘-koe, while in Chinese, it is commonly called 倒地铃 (zh-hans), 倒地鈴 (zh-hant), and 倒地鈴 (zh-hk). In German, the species is known as Ballonrebbe.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| nan | Ké-khó͘-koe | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 倒地铃 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 倒地鈴 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 倒地鈴 | Wikidata |
| de | Ballonrebe | Wikidata |
| ja | フウセンカズラ | Wikidata |
| qu | Pukuchu | Wikidata |
| ko | 풍선덩굴 | Wikidata |
| ta | முடக்கொத்தான் | Wikidata |
| my | ကုလားမျက်စိ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several Mediterranean regions. In Southwestern Europe, it can be found growing in Spain. Its presence extends into Southeastern Europe, where it inhabits Albania and Greece. Additionally, it is distributed throughout Southeastern Europe within the country of Italy. Finally, this medicinal species is also located in the southeastern European region of Kriti.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cardiospermum halicacabum, is a climbing vine known for its diverse therapeutic uses involving various components. The medicinal properties are often derived from the leaves, which can be used individually in herbal preparations. In many traditional practices, the leaf is harvested and processed to extract its beneficial compounds. Furthermore, the aerial parts of the vine, including the stems and foliage, are frequently utilized in decoctions. For convenience and potency, the whole plant powder is often prepared, allowing for the integrated consumption of all its active constituents.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| whole plant powder | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cardiospermum halicacabum has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include GA3, ROS, berberine, flavonoids, glycosides.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| GA3 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ROS | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| berberine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytosterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| taxol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cardiospermum halicacabum has 9 reported activities identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Antiproliferative, Antiulcer.
- Total activities
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Nephroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cardiospermum halicacabum has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Brugia pahangi, Plasmodium falciparum, Strongyloides stercoralis, cancers, dermatophytoses.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Brugia pahangi | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Strongyloides stercoralis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dermatophytoses | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malignancy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |