Dalbergia sissoo
Dalbergia sissoo, commonly known as Shisham or North Indian Rosewood, is a versatile timber tree highly valued in traditional medicine. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is extensively used to treat skin diseases, digestive issues, and inflammatory conditions, offering significant therapeutic potential in both Ayurveda and modern herbalism.
- Scientific name: Dalbergia sissoo
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, scientifically known as Dalbergia sissoo, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Fabales. Finally, it is a member of the Fabaceae family and falls under the genus Dalbergia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dalbergia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern throughout the region of West Tropical Africa. It can be found growing within the borders of Benin. Additionally, its presence is noted in the country of Burkina. The species also extends into the territories of Ghana and Guinea-Bissau. Finally, its geographical range includes the nation of Guinea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dalbergia sissoo has 42 reported phytochemicals identified across 44 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include isoflavones, terpenoids, (E)-4-methoxy-2-(3,4-dihydroxybenzylidene)-4-oxobutanoic acid, Chondrillasterol, D-galactose.
- Total chemicals
- 42
- Scientific sources
- 44
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| isoflavones | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (E)-4-methoxy-2-(3,4-dihydroxybenzylidene)-4-oxobutanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chondrillasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| D-galactose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| D-glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| D-glucuronic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| L-rhamnose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Prunetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Prunetin 4'-O-Galactoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dalbergia sissoo has 7 reported activities identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antiosteoporotic.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiosteoporotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardioprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dalbergia sissoo has 20 reported medicinal uses identified across 24 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include osteoporosis, cancer, fracture healing, Alzheimer's disease, Neuroinflammation.
- Total uses
- 20
- Scientific sources
- 24
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| osteoporosis | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fracture healing | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroinflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oxidative Stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |