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Doona zeylanica

Doona zeylanica · Accepted scientific name

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

scientifically known as Douna zeylanica, is a versatile medicinal plant prized in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Primarily used to treat various ailments, it is renowned for its potent anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. This resilient herb plays a crucial role in natural healing, offering therapeutic benefits for skin and digestive health.

Family
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Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
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Common names
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Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Doona zeylanica

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Doona zeylanica, possesses a very specific and localized geographical distribution. Within the vast expanse of the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is notably restricted to a single island nation. Specifically, this medicinal species is found growing in the natural landscapes of Sri Lanka. Because its range is so limited, it is considered an endemic treasure of that particular region. Therefore, understanding its habitat requires focusing primarily on the unique ecosystems found within Sri Lanka.

Region Area
Indian Subcontinent Sri Lanka

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Doona zeylanica 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 zeylanica
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Betulin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
betulinic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Betulin

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betulinic acid

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Activities

Doona zeylanica 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 zeylanica
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

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AntiHIV

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Antibacterial

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Anticancer

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Anticarcinomic

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Antiedemic

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Antifeedant

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Antiflu

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Antiinflammatory

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Antileukemic

  1. Dr. Duke