Curcuma amarissima
Curcumma amarissima, commonly known as bitter turmeric, is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to combat inflammation, aid digestion, and support immune health. This versatile rhizome offers profound therapeutic potential for holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Curcuma amarissima
- Family: Zingiberaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Curcuma amarissima, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, following the order Zingiberales. Finally, it is a member of the family Zingiberaceae within the genus Curcuma.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Zingiberales | WCVP |
| Family | Zingiberaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Curcuma | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Curcuma amarissima, is known by several specific common names depending on the regional linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 极苦姜黄 (zh), while in Mainland China, the name used is 极苦姜黄 (zh-cn). In Taiwan, the traditional characters are employed, and it is called 極苦薑黃 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 极苦姜黄 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 极苦姜黄 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 極苦薑黃 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across parts of Asia. Within China, it can be found located in the South-Central regions. Moving to the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is noted in Bangladesh. It also grows naturally throughout various parts of India. Collectively, these locations define the primary habitats where this medicinal species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Chemicals
Curcuma amarissima has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Akt.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Akt | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Curcuma amarissima has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include wounds.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |