Cissus trifoliata
Cissus trifoliata, commonly known as the three-leafed creeper, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional healing. Renowned for its climbing habit and distinct foliage, it possesses significant bioactive properties. This botanical specimen is frequently utilized for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and wound-healing capabilities in various herbal remedies worldwide.
- Scientific name: Cissus trifoliata
- Family: Not available
- Native range: Northern America
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific range across several regions of the United States. In the North-Central United States, it can be found growing in Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Its distribution also extends into the Southwestern region, specifically within the state of Arizona. Additionally, the species is located in the South-Central United States in New Mexico. Together, these locations define the primary geographical footprint of Cissus trifoliata.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| North-Central U.S.A. | Kansas | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | New Mexico | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Alabama | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Arkansas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Georgia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cissus trifolia, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in traditional medicinal applications. These leaves are characterized by their distinct shape and are often harvested to prepare various decoctions or poultices used to treat different ailments. Because the leaves contain the specific bioactive compounds required for its therapeutic effects, they serve as the most essential part of the plant for herbal remedies.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cissus trifoliata has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, stilbenes, terpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stilbenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cissus trifoliata has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cissus trifoliata has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, infectious diseases, tumors.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumors | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |