Garcinia brasiliensis
Garcinia brasiliensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (39 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Garcinia bracolensis, scientifically known as Garcinia bracolensis, is a tropical plant celebrated for its potent medicinal properties. Renowned for containing bioactive compounds like xanthones, it is widely used in traditional medicine to combat inflammation, oxidative stress, and various bacterial infections, offering significant therapeutic potential in modern pharmacology.
- Family
- Clusiaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Leaf · Fruit
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Rheedia Brasiliensis · Garcinia Brasiliensis Var. Parvifolia · 1 more
Names
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Pacurí
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Garcinia brasiliensisSynonyms
- Rheedia brasiliensis
- Garcinia brasiliensis var. parvifolia
- Rheedia brasiliensis var. salicifolia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and order Malpighiales, it is further organized into the family Clusiaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its genus, Garcinia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Clusiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Garcinia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily documented within a specific regional context. Its known geographical distribution is concentrated within the nation of Brazil. More specifically, the species can be found inhabiting the Southeast region of the country. This localized presence suggests that the environmental conditions of this area are ideal for its growth. Consequently, researchers focusing on this species should prioritize studies within the Brazilian Southeast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Garcinia brasiliense, commonly known as the bacupari, possesses various components that are utilized for their medicinal properties. The leaves are a primary part of the plant, often studied for their bioactive compounds. When examining the fruit, the medicinal value is frequently concentrated in the pericarp of the fruit, which serves as a protective layer for the seeds. Within this structure, the epicarp acts as the outermost skin, contributing to the specific chemical profile of the fruit. Whether focusing on the individual leaf or the complex layers of the fruit, each part plays a significant role in the plant's therapeutic potential.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Food & function (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| fruit | Journal of medicinal food (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Garcinia brasiliensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 7-epiclusianone, Fukugetin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 7-epiclusianone | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fukugetin | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
7-epiclusianone
- Planta medica
- Journal of medicinal food
Fukugetin
- Planta medica
- Journal of medicinal food
Activities
Garcinia brasiliensis has 14 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Antinociceptive, Anticancer, Antifungal.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 4 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihistaminic | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcerogenic | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardioprotective | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | Food & function (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Garcinia brasiliensis has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, leishmaniasis, pain, arthritis, infections.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | Journal of medicinal food (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leishmaniasis | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arthritis | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infections | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peritonitis | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumors | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ethanolic extract | Journal of medicinal food (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 10% GbEE formulation | Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Garcinia brasiliensis epicarp extract | Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GbEE | Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GbEE formulation | Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GbEE solutions | Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dichloromethane fraction | Food & function (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl acetate fraction | Food & function (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl-acetate extract | Journal of medicinal food (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl-acetate extract of the pericarp of the fruit | Journal of medicinal food (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |