Cinnamomum pyrifolium
Cinnamomum pyrifolium · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Extensive (192 studies) · ★★★★☆
, scientifically known as Cinnamomum pyrifolium, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to specific forest ecosystems. Renowned for its aromatic properties, this species contains bioactive compounds used in traditional healing practices. It offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly for its antimicrobial and antioxidant qualities, making it a subject of botanical interest.
- Family
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- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
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- Common names
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- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Cinnamomum pyrifoliumDistribution
This plant, known scientifically as Cinnamomum pyrifolium, possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the unique landscapes of Nepal. Due to this localized presence, it is considered an endemic element of the Nepalese flora. Understanding this restricted distribution is essential for the conservation of the species.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Cinnamomum pyrifolium has 32 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (E)-Sabinene hydrate, (Z)-Sabinene hydrate, 1,8-Cineole, 2-NONANONE, 2-Undecanone.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (E)-Sabinene hydrate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (Z)-Sabinene hydrate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,8-Cineole | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-NONANONE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-Undecanone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-TERPINYL ACETATE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha terpinene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CAMPHENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(E)-Sabinene hydrate
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(Z)-Sabinene hydrate
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1,8-Cineole
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2-NONANONE
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2-Undecanone
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ALPHA-PINENE
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ALPHA-TERPINYL ACETATE
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Alpha terpinene
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BETA-PINENE
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CAMPHENE
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Activities
Cinnamomum pyrifolium has 157 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, (-)-Chronotropic, (-)-Inotropic, ACE-Inhibitor, AChE-Inhibitor.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Chronotropic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Inotropic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACE-Inhibitor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AChE-Inhibitor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Abortifacient | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acaricide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelopathic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antioxidant
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(-)-Chronotropic
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(-)-Inotropic
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ACE-Inhibitor
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AChE-Inhibitor
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Abortifacient
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Acaricide
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Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor
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Allelochemic
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Allelopathic
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