Dalbergia nitidula
Dalbergia nitidula · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Dalbergia nitidulia, scientifically known as Dalbergia nitidulia, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues. This potent botanical offers significant pharmacological potential for modern holistic medicine and wellness.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Dalbergia nitidulaDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in Burundi and the Central African Republic. It also occupies parts of the West-Central Tropical Africa region within Rwanda and the DR Congo. Furthermore, its range extends into East Tropical Africa, where it is present in Tanzania. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's presence across diverse tropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Dalbergia nitida, utilizes its leaf as a key component in its medicinal properties. The leaf serves as a vital organ for the plant's physiological processes, but in traditional medicine, it is specifically harvested and processed for its therapeutic potential. Often used in various herbal formulations, the leaf contains bioactive compounds that contribute to the plant's overall healing capabilities.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Dalbergia nitidula has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include genistein 8-C-glycoside.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| genistein 8-C-glycoside | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dalbergia nitidula has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include epilepsy, seizure.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| epilepsy | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seizure | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acetone leaf extracts | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| decoctions | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |