Erythroxylum glaucum
Erythroxylum glaucum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (28 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Erythroxylum glaucum, is a distinctive medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this plant is studied for its diverse therapeutic potential. From traditional healing practices to modern pharmacological research, it offers fascinating insights into the complex world of botanical medicine.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Erythroxylum glaucumDistribution
This plant is native to the specific regions of Western South America. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the borders of Ecuador. Furthermore, it can also be found growing across various parts of Peru. These two countries represent the core of its known geographical range. Consequently, the species is localized to these distinct South American territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
Chemicals
Erythroxylum glaucum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include TROPACOCAINE, cocaine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| TROPACOCAINE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cocaine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
TROPACOCAINE
- Dr. Duke
cocaine
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Erythroxylum glaucum has 26 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anesthetic, Anorexic, Antiarrhythmic, Antibacterial, Antiepistactic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthetic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anorexic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiarrhythmic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiepistactic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifeedant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Arterioconstrictor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CNS-Stimulant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardiotonic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Convulsant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |