Ficus sarmentosa var. thunbergii

Ficus sarmentosa var. thunbergii · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (19 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

scientifically known as Ficus sarmentoosa var. thubergii, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional healing systems. Often found in tropical regions, this variety possesses unique bioactive properties. It is frequently utilized for its potential therapeutic effects, offering natural remedies for various ailments through its diverse phytochemical constituents.

Family
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Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
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Common names
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Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Ficus sarmentosa var. thunbergii

Distribution

This plant is primarily found within the diverse landscapes of Eastern Asia. Its natural range extends across the islands of Japan, including the specific region of Nansei-shoto. It is also widely distributed throughout the Korean Peninsula. Furthermore, the species is frequently located within the southeastern regions of China. Collectively, these areas define the specific geographical footprint of this medicinal variety.

Region Area
China China Southeast
Eastern Asia Japan
Eastern Asia Korea
Eastern Asia Nansei-shoto

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Ficus sarmentosa var. thunbergii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid.

Chemicals reported in Ficus sarmentosa var. thunbergii
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
betulinic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

betulinic acid

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Activities

Ficus sarmentosa var. thunbergii has 18 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.

Activities reported in Ficus sarmentosa var. thunbergii
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Anthelmintic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
AntiHIV 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticarcinomic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiedemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiinflammatory 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antileukemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimalarial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimelanomic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Anthelmintic

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AntiHIV

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Antibacterial

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Anticancer

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Anticarcinomic

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Antiedemic

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Antiinflammatory

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Antileukemic

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Antimalarial

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Antimelanomic

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