Cissampelos pareira
Cisampelos pareira, commonly known as Pareira Brava, is a climbing medicinal herb native to tropical regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, particularly in Ayurveda, it possesses potent astringent and anti-inflammatory properties. It is frequently utilized to treat digestive disorders, skin ailments, and various inflammatory conditions, offering significant therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Cissampelos pareira
- Family: Menispermaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Ranunculales, it is further categorized into the family Menispermaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is established under the genus Cissampelos.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Menispermaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cissampelos | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Cissampelos pareira, is known by various regional names across different languages and cultures. In Malayalam, it is referred to as മലതാങ്ങി (malathangi), while in Nepali, it is called गुज्जरगानो (gujjarghano). Its Odia name is ଅକାନବିନ୍ଧି (akanabindi), and in Chinese, it is commonly known as 锡生藤 (xīshēngténg). Additionally, in Thai, the plant is identified as กรุงเขมา (krung-khema).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | മലതാങ്ങി | Wikidata |
| ne | गुज्जरगानो | Wikidata |
| or | ଅକାନବିନ୍ଧି | Wikidata |
| zh | 锡生藤 | Wikidata |
| th | กรุงเขมา | Wikidata |
| sat | ᱛᱮᱡᱚ ᱢᱟᱞᱟ | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 锡生藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 锡生藤 | Wikidata |
| my | ကြွက်နားပေါင်း | Wikidata |
| shn | ယႃႈႁူၼူ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse distribution across several key regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, its presence has been documented in Rwanda. Moving toward Northeast Tropical Africa, it can be found spanning across Ethiopia, Somalia, and the territories of Sudan and South Sudan. Additionally, the species extends its reach into East Tropical Africa, specifically within Kenya. Collectively, these locations highlight a wide longitudinal spread throughout the tropical zones of Africa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Aldabra | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as pareira, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, though the most significant parts are the roots. The large, tuberous roots are the primary part used in traditional remedies, often prepared as a decoction to treat digestive issues. Even a single, potent root can provide concentrated therapeutic benefits, while the green leaf serves as a key identifying characteristic of the species during its growth phase.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cissampelos pareira has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include benzylisoquinolines, bisbenzylisoquinolines, curine, fatty acids, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| benzylisoquinolines | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bisbenzylisoquinolines | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| curine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hayatinine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cissampelos pareira has 12 reported activities identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial, Antiarthritic, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antiarthritic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifertility | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cissampelos pareira has 14 reported medicinal uses identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include fever, malaria, COVID-19, antimalarial, arthritis.
- Total uses
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fever | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| COVID-19 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dengue | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |