Coscinium fenestratum
Coscinium fenestraatum, commonly known as Fenugreek Vine, is a significant medicinal climber widely used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it serves as a powerful remedy for treating various ailments, including inflammation, skin disorders, and digestive issues, making it a valuable asset in herbal pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Coscinium fenestratum
- Family: Menispermaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ranunculales, it is classified under the family Menispermaceae. Its scientific name is derived from the genus Coscinium, specifically the species Coscinium fenestratum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Menispermaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Coscinium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Coscinium fenestratum, is a medicinal climber known by various regional names across South India. In Malayalam, it is commonly referred to as മരമഞ്ഞൾ (maramanjal), while in Kannada, it is known as ಬಳ್ಳಿ ಅರಿಶಿನ (baḷḷi ariśina).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | മരമഞ്ഞൾ | Wikidata |
| kn | ಬಳ್ಳಿ ಅರಿಶಿನ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in both India and Sri Lanka. Its presence also extends significantly into the Indo-China region. Specifically, it is documented to inhabit the territories of Cambodia and Laos. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed throughout Thailand.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Devil's Claw, is a climbing woody vine characterized by its distinct structural anatomy. The stem serves as a vital component of its growth habit, providing the necessary support and vascular pathway to allow the plant to climb through surrounding vegetation toward sunlight. As a liana, the stem facilitates the transport of nutrients and water throughout the organism, supporting the development of its climbing mechanisms and its characteristic foliage.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Coscinium fenestratum has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include berberine, alanine aminotransferase, ascorbic acid, catalase, peroxidase.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| berberine | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| alanine aminotransferase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ascorbic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catalase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peroxidase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| superoxide dismutase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tetraacetyl-d-xylonic nitrile | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tocopherol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Coscinium fenestratum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihyperglycemic, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Coscinium fenestratum has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hypertension, Gonorrhea, acne, cholesterol, diabetes mellitus.
- Total uses
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hypertension | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gonorrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acne | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cholesterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eye infection | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypercholesterolemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcerative colitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |