Cynoglossum amabile
Cynoglossum amabile, commonly known as the "sweet tongue" plant, is a versatile medicinal herb native to various tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is traditionally used to treat ailments ranging from skin inflammation to digestive issues, offering a natural remedy rich in bioactive compounds for healing.
- Scientific name: Cynoglossum amabile
- Family: Boraginaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant 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 identified by the genus Cynoglossum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Boraginales | WCVP |
| Family | Boraginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cynoglossum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution that spans across multiple continents and climatic zones. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing within the regions of Great Britain and Ireland. Its presence extends into Middle Europe, where it is documented in both Austria and Germany. Furthermore, the species reaches much warmer climates in East Tropical Africa, specifically in Kenya. This wide-ranging habitat demonstrates the plant's ability to adapt to various environmental conditions.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cynoglossum amabile has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include PAs, amabiline, ambelline, echinatine, europine.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| PAs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| amabiline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ambelline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| echinatine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| europine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cynoglossum amabile has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Carcinogenic, Hepatotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Carcinogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cynoglossum amabile has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include alopecia, dysentery, hepatitis, joint dislocation, malaria.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| alopecia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| joint dislocation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |