Home > Herbs > Doona Affinis

Doona affinis

Doona affinis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (25 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Doona affinis, is a medicinal shrub native to the Himalayan regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin disorders to respiratory issues. This resilient plant offers significant potential for modern pharmacological research and herbal wellness.

Family
Not available
Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Doona affinis

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Doonia affinis, exhibits a specific and limited geographical range. Within the vast expanse of the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is notably concentrated. Specifically, its distribution can be traced to the island nation of Sri Lanka. This localized occurrence suggests that the species thrives under the unique environmental conditions found in that region. Consequently, its habitat remains tied to this particular part of South Asia.

Region Area
Indian Subcontinent Sri Lanka

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Doona affinis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Betulin, betulinic acid.

Chemicals reported in Doona affinis
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Betulin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
betulinic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Betulin

  1. Dr. Duke

betulinic acid

  1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Doona affinis has 23 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.

Activities reported in Doona affinis
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Anthelmintic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
AntiHIV 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticarcinomic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiedemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antifeedant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiflu 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiinflammatory 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antileukemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Anthelmintic

  1. Dr. Duke

AntiHIV

  1. Dr. Duke

Antibacterial

  1. Dr. Duke

Anticancer

  1. Dr. Duke

Anticarcinomic

  1. Dr. Duke

Antiedemic

  1. Dr. Duke

Antifeedant

  1. Dr. Duke

Antiflu

  1. Dr. Duke

Antiinflammatory

  1. Dr. Duke

Antileukemic

  1. Dr. Duke