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Names and Synonyms

Common Names

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Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Antura
• Jasminonerium
• Carandas
• Leioclusia

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianales, it is classified under the family Apocynaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Carissa.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across the African continent and its surrounding islands. In Northern Africa, its presence is documented within the borders of Egypt. Its distribution extends to the Macaronesian region, specifically found in Cape Verde. Furthermore, the species thrives throughout various parts of West Tropical Africa. This includes specific locations such as Benin, Burkina, and Ghana.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Carissa has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit.

Fruit

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Chemicals

Carissa has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CARISSANOL, Carandinol, Carinol, Carissone, Lupeol.

CARISSANOL

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Carandinol

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Carinol

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Carissone

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Lupeol

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Ursolic acid

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

naringin

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

olivil

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

scopoletin

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Carissa has 10 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Adaptogenic, Analgesic, Antiarthritic, Anticancer, Anticonvulsant.

Adaptogenic

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Analgesic

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Antiarthritic

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Anticancer

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Anticonvulsant

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antidiabetic

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Antimicrobial

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Antioxidant

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Antipyretic

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Cardioprotective

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Conditions

Carissa has 8 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include asthma, cardiac diseases, chest pain, headaches, hepatitis.

Asthma

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Cardiac diseases

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Chest pain

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Headaches

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Hepatitis

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Rabies

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Rheumatism

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Syphilis

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Carissa has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanol extracts.

Methanol extracts

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology