Dysphania botrys
Dysphania botrys, commonly known as the grape-like dysphania, is a versatile medicinal herb belonging to the Acanthaceae family. Frequently found in tropical regions, this plant is highly valued in traditional medicine for its potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, offering diverse therapeutic benefits for various skin and digestive ailments.
- Scientific name: Dysphania botrys
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales. Finally, it is a member of the Amaranthaceae family, falling under 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 scattered 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 center of the continent, the species extends into Middle Europe. Specifically, its range includes 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 |
Activities
Dysphania botrys has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antinociceptive, Antioxidant, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Diuretic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antispasmodic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Carminative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dysphania botrys has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |