Dysphania ambrosioides
Dysphania ambrosioides, commonly known as "Kalamako" or "Wild Spurge," is a versatile medicinal herb found in tropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive properties, this plant is traditionally used to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and inflammation. Its unique chemical profile makes it a subject of growing pharmacological interest.
- Scientific name: Dysphania ambrosioides
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Dysphania ambrosioides, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Caryophyllales. Finally, it is a member of the family Amaranthaceae and is situated within the genus Dysphania.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dysphania | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is documented in Denmark and Finland. It can also be found throughout the landscapes of Sweden and Great Britain. Moving toward the central part of the continent, the species is located in Middle Europe. Specifically, its geographical range extends into the country of Austria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dysphania ambrosioides has 29 reported phytochemicals identified across 32 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, ascaridole, (Z)-ascaridole, 2-ethylcyclohexanone, 2-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]heptan-3-one.
- Total chemicals
- 29
- Scientific sources
- 32
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ascaridole | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (Z)-ascaridole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-ethylcyclohexanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]heptan-3-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-Isopropenyl-2-Methylenecyclohexanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Carvone oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Caryophyllene oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| N-formylnorgalanthamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthraquinones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dysphania ambrosioides has 22 reported activities identified across 37 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Anthelmintic, Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 22
- Scientific sources
- 37
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelopathic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticoagulant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dysphania ambrosioides has 16 reported medicinal uses identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include oxidative stress, COVID-19, antimalarial, bronchitis, cancer.
- Total uses
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 17
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oxidative stress | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| COVID-19 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bronchitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| helminths | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| housefly | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |