Eugenia dysenterica
Eugenia dysenterica, commonly known as the dysentery berry, is a medicinal shrub native to the tropical forests of South America. Renowned for its potent bioactive properties, this plant is traditionally utilized to treat gastrointestinal ailments, particularly dysentery, while offering significant antioxidant and antimicrobial benefits in holistic medicine.
- Scientific name: Eugenia dysenterica
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It further falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Myrtales, placing it in the family Myrtaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Eugenia, specifically as the species Eugenia dysenterica.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Myrtaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Eugenia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across various regions of Western South America, with documented occurrences in Bolivia. Its distribution extends significantly into Brazil, where it inhabits a wide range of ecological zones. Within the country, it can be located throughout the North and Northeast regions. Additionally, the species is present in the West-Central areas of Brazil. Finally, the plant is also distributed across the Southeast portion of the Brazilian territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Eugenia dysenterica has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, Tannins, alpha-humulene, alpha-terpineol, alpha-thujene.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-humulene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-terpineol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-thujene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-caryophyllene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-caryophyllene oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| limonene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Eugenia dysenterica has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include C. parapsilosis, cryptococcal meningitis, irritable bowel syndrome, rotavirus.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| C. parapsilosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cryptococcal meningitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| irritable bowel syndrome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rotavirus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |