Cordia dichotoma
Cordia dichotoma, commonly known as Lasora, is a medicinal shrub prized in Ayurveda for its therapeutic properties. Renowned for its nutrient-rich fruits, it is widely utilized to treat reproductive disorders, enhance fertility, and boost immunity. This versatile plant serves as a vital natural remedy for diverse holistic wellness needs.
- Scientific name: Cordia dichotoma
- Family: Boraginaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Cordia dichotoma, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Boraginales and the family Boraginaceae. Finally, it is placed within the genus Cordia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Boraginales | WCVP |
| Family | Boraginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cordia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cordia dichotoma, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Malayalam, it is called നറുവരി, while in Marathi, it is known as भोकराचे झाड. In Vietnamese, the species is called Tâm mộc hai ngả. Furthermore, in Chinese, it is identified as 破布子, a name that is also used in Traditional Chinese as 破布子.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | നറുവരി | Wikidata |
| zh | 破布子 | Wikidata |
| mr | भोकराचे झाड | Wikidata |
| vi | Tâm mộc hai ngả | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 破布子 | Wikidata |
| hi | गुंदी | Wikidata |
| ta | நறுவிலி | Wikidata |
| pa | ਲਸੂੜਾ | Wikidata |
| ja | カキバチシャノキ | Wikidata |
| su | Kendal | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of locations across East and Southeast Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central and Southeast regions. It can also be found growing in the high-altitude areas of Tibet. The species extends its reach to the Nansei-shotto islands in Eastern Asia. Additionally, the distribution includes the island of Taiwan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known for its various therapeutic properties, utilizes multiple components for medicinal purposes. The leaves are often employed in traditional remedies to treat skin ailments or inflammation, while the leaf structure itself serves as a vital site for photosynthesis to sustain the organism. The sturdy stem provides structural support and can sometimes be utilized in decoctions, whereas the root is frequently harvested for its potent bioactive compounds used in various herbal preparations. Additionally, the sweet and nutritious pulp of the fruit is not only consumed for its nutritional value but also contributes to the plant's overall medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 13
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| stem | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pulp of the fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| green leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cordia dichotoma has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 21 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, tannins, glycosides, saponins, Flavonoid.
- Total chemicals
- 15
- Scientific sources
- 21
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hesperetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Quercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Robinin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Taxifolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cordia dichotoma has 7 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Anticancer, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cordia dichotoma has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, Parkinson's disease, antidepressant, antioxidant, carcinogenesis.
- Total uses
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Parkinson's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carcinogenesis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| headache | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperlipidemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jaundice | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| joint pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |