brown-cedar
Ehretia acuminata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (24 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Brown-cedar, scientifically known as Ehretiia acuminata, is a versatile evergreen shrub prized in traditional medicine. Native to tropical regions, it is widely recognized for its therapeutic properties, particularly in treating skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues. This robust plant serves as a vital natural resource in ethnobotanical practices.
Names
Common Names
- brown-cedar
- koda
- kodowood
- silky-ash
- wild peach
- Puna
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ehretia acuminataSynonyms
- Ehretia thyrsiflora
- Ehretia serrata var. pyrifolia
- Ehretia acuminata var. serrata
- Cordia thyrsiflora
- Ehretia argyi
- Ehretia kantonensis
- Ehretia ovalifolia
- Ehretia onava
- Ehretia serrata
- Ehretia taiwaniana
- Ehretia thyrsiflora var. latifolia
- Ehretia acuminata var. grandifolia
- Ehretia acuminata var. laxiflora
- Ehretia acuminata var. obovata
- Ehretia acuminata var. pilosula
- Ehretia acuminata var. polyantha
- Ehretia acuminata var. pyrifolia
- Ehretia pilosula
- Ehretia polyantha
- Ehretia pyrifolia
- Ehretia serrata var. obovata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Boraginales and the family Boraginaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Ehrétia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Boraginales | WCVP |
| Family | Boraginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ehretia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range that spans across both the Indian Ocean and parts of East Asia. In the Western Indian Ocean, it can be found growing in Mauritius and Réunion. Its distribution continues into China, specifically within the South-Central and Southeast regions. Furthermore, the species is documented to occur in Eastern Asia, particularly in Japan. This wide dispersal highlights the plant's adaptability to different tropical and subtropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Ehrretiia acuminata, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in various traditional medicinal practices. These leaves are often harvested and prepared in different forms, such as decoctions or poultices, to treat a variety of ailments. In many herbal remedies, the bioactive compounds found within the leaves are harnessed to address inflammatory conditions or skin issues, making them a vital part of the plant's therapeutic profile.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ehretia acuminata has 18 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Araneosol, BETA-SITOSTEROL, Ethyl caffeate, Glycosides, Kampferol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Araneosol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ethyl caffeate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Glycosides | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Kampferol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lignans | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methyl rosmarinate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Steroids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Araneosol
- Die Pharmazie
BETA-SITOSTEROL
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Ethyl caffeate
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Glycosides
- Natural product research
Kampferol
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Lignans
- Natural product research
Methyl rosmarinate
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Saponins
- Natural product research
Steroids
- Natural product research
Tannins
- Natural product research
Medicinal Uses
Ehretia acuminata has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anti-oxidant, antispasmodic effects, antiviral, wound healing.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| anti-oxidant | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antispasmodic effects | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiviral | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Crude extracts | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |