Fumaria indica
Fumaria indica, commonly known as Indian Fumitory, is a versatile medicinal herb belonging to the Fumariaceae family. Renowned in traditional medicine, it possesses significant therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. This plant is widely utilized to treat skin disorders, digestive issues, and various inflammatory conditions naturally.
- Scientific name: Fumaria indica
- Family: Papaveraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Fumaria indica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Ranunculales. Finally, it is a member of the Papaveraceae family and falls under the genus Fumaria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Papaveraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Fumaria | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across parts of Western Asia and the Indian Subcontinent. In the Western Asian region, it can be found growing in Afghanistan and Iran. Its presence extends further into the Levant, specifically within the Lebanon-Syria area. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species is well-established in the state of Assam. Additionally, the plant is commonly documented throughout Bangladesh.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Fumaria indica has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-adlumidine, Oxysanguinarine, flavonoids, fumarate, saponins.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-adlumidine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oxysanguinarine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fumarate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| starch | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sugar | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tetrahydrocoptisine hydrochloride | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Fumaria indica has 15 reported activities identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Adaptogen, Analgesic, Anthelmintic.
- Total activities
- 15
- Scientific sources
- 17
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Adaptogen | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cholagogue | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diaphoretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Fumaria indica has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Eczema, analgesic, diuretic, epilepsy, laxative.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Eczema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epilepsy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| laxative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| spasmolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |