Curcuma comosa
Curcumma comosa, commonly known as Tongkat Ali, is a powerful medicinal herb native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized to enhance vitality, balance hormones, and boost energy levels. This natural adaptogen offers significant therapeutic potential for supporting overall strength and reproductive health.
- Scientific name: Curcuma comosa
- Family: Zingiberaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Curcuma comosa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Zingiberales and the family Zingiberaceae. Finally, it is placed 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, known scientifically as Curcuma comosa, is recognized by several different common names depending on the region and language. In Thailand, it is referred to as ว่านทรหด, while in Chinese, it is identified as 多毛姜黄, a name that is consistently used across various Chinese language designations including zh-hans and zh-cn.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| th | ว่านทรหด | Wikidata |
| zh | 多毛姜黄 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 多毛姜黄 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 多毛姜黄 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several key regions in Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is specifically noted in the state of Assam. Moving into the Indo-China region, it can be found distributed throughout both Myanmar and Thailand. Additionally, the species extends into the Malesia region, specifically inhabiting Malaya. These locations highlight the widespread natural habitat of Curcuma comosa across Southeast Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Siam Twang or Fingerroot, is primarily valued for its medicinal properties found within its underground rhizomes. These elongated, finger-like rhizomes are harvested and processed into a fine powder to be used in various traditional remedies and culinary applications. By utilizing the dried rhizomes in their powder form, practitioners can easily incorporate the plant's bioactive compounds into supplements or herbal formulations.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rhizomes | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| powder | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rhizomes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Curcuma comosa has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include D3, IL-10, MCP-1, alismoxide, guaidiol.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| D3 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| IL-10 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MCP-1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alismoxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| guaidiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isocoronarin D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytoestrogens | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Curcuma comosa has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include acne vulgaris, atherosclerosis, breast cancer, cardiovascular diseases, cervical cancer.
- Total uses
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acne vulgaris | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| atherosclerosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cervical cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cholesterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ovarian cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triglyceride | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |