Cissus repens
Cissus repens · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Cissus repens, scientifically known as Cissus repens, is a versatile climbing vine prized in traditional herbal medicine. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this plant is frequently utilized to support joint health, reduce inflammation, and promote tissue recovery. Its unique pharmacological properties make it a significant subject in ethnobotanical studies.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Cissus repensDistribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it is specifically found in the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its presence extends to Eastern Asia, where it can be located in Taiwan. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, the species is native to the Assam region. Additionally, the plant is also distributed throughout Bangladesh.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. |
| Indo-China | Cambodia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Cissus repens 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 root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- The Journal of veterinary medical science
Chemicals
Cissus repens has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Stigmast-4-en-3-one, resveratrol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Stigmast-4-en-3-one | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| resveratrol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Stigmast-4-en-3-one
- Natural product communications
resveratrol
- Natural product communications
Preparations
Cissus repens has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanolic extract, methanol extract of dried rootbark.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ethanolic extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methanol extract of dried rootbark | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Ethanolic extract
- Natural product communications
Methanol extract of dried rootbark
- The Journal of veterinary medical science