Diospyros nigra
Diospyros nigra · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Extensive (199 studies) · ★★★★☆
Diospyros nigra, scientifically known as Diospyros nigra, is a remarkable medicinal plant prized for its diverse therapeutic properties. Renowned for its antioxidant-rich fruits and bark, it is traditionally used to treat various ailments, including inflammation and digestive issues. This versatile species continues to intrigue researchers seeking natural healing solutions.
- Family
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- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
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- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Diospyros nigraDistribution
This plant exhibits a remarkably wide geographical distribution spanning multiple continents and ecological zones. In the Western Indian Ocean, it is notably found throughout Madagascar. Its range extends across the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the borders of India. Within the Malesia region, the species is documented in Jawa. Finally, it reaches the Americas, appearing in Texas in the South-Central U.S.A. and in Florida in the Southeastern U.S.A.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Diospyros nigra has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ash, CALCIUM, FAT, IRON, PHOSPHORUS.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ash | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CALCIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FAT | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| IRON | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PHOSPHORUS | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ascorbic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-carotene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| niacin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| riboflavin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| water | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Ash
- Dr. Duke
CALCIUM
- Dr. Duke
FAT
- Dr. Duke
IRON
- Dr. Duke
PHOSPHORUS
- Dr. Duke
ascorbic acid
- Dr. Duke
beta-carotene
- Dr. Duke
niacin
- Dr. Duke
riboflavin
- Dr. Duke
water
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Diospyros nigra has 189 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Acidulant, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Allergenic, Analgesic, Androgenic?.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Acidulant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Androgenic? | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiAGE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiCFS | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiCTS | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiCrohn's | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |