Cissus rotundifolia
Cissus rotundifolia, commonly known as Indian grape or various local names, is a versatile climbing vine renowned in traditional medicine. Rich in bioactive compounds, this plant is frequently utilized for its potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and wound-healing properties, offering significant therapeutic potential for managing diverse health conditions naturally.
- Scientific name: Cissus rotundifolia
- Family: Not available
- Native range: Africa
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the tropical regions of Africa. In West-Central Tropical Africa, Cissus rotundifolia can be found in both Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its presence extends further east into the Northeast Tropical Africa region. Within this northeastern area, the species is documented in Djibouti and Eritrea. Finally, the plant is also known to grow throughout Ethiopia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | 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 |
Chemicals
Cissus rotundifolia has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-naphthol, 2-phenylethanol, 8-prenylkaempferol, Flavonoids, apigenin-4'-O-rhamnoside.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2-naphthol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-phenylethanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 8-prenylkaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin-4'-O-rhamnoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aureusidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinaldehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cissoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jaceosidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lauric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cissus rotundifolia has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |