achacha
Garcinia humilis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Achacha, scientifically known as Garcinia humilis, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in various cultures to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to skin inflammations. Its unique phytochemical profile offers significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Family
- Clusiaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Wild Mammee · Achacha
- Scientific synonyms
- Rheedia Humilis · Malpighia Mitis · 6 more
Names
Common Names
- Wild mammee
- Achacha
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- achachairú
French:
- Bois-l'onguent
- Abricot
- Abricot de St. Domingue
- Abricotier bâtard
- Bois créole
- Bois mulâtre
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Garcinia humilisSynonyms
- Rheedia humilis
- Malpighia mitis
- Rheedia sieberi
- Mammea humilis var. plumieri
- Mammea humilis
- Mammea lateriflora
- Rheedia americana
- Rheedia sessiliflora
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is positioned in the order Malpighiales and the family Clusiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the 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 exhibits a widespread presence across several regions within the Caribbean. Specifically, its geographical footprint includes the island nation of Haiti. It is also documented as growing in Jamaica and throughout the Leeward Islands. Furthermore, the species can be found within the Windward Islands. Finally, its distribution extends to the islands of Trinidad and Tobago.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | Haiti | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Jamaica | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Leeward Is. | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Windward Is. | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Garcinia humilis, utilizes its leaves as a significant component in traditional medicinal practices. The leaves are often harvested for their bioactive properties, where they are typically prepared as decoctions or poultices to treat various ailments. Depending on the specific cultural application, these leaves may be used to address inflammatory conditions or skin irritations, reflecting the diverse therapeutic potential found within the plant's foliage.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Garcinia humilis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Amentoflavone, Canophyllol, Friedelin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Amentoflavone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Canophyllol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Friedelin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Amentoflavone
- Inflammopharmacology
Canophyllol
- Inflammopharmacology
Friedelin
- Inflammopharmacology
Activities
Garcinia humilis has 3 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Digestive, Diuretic, Inflammatory.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Digestive | Inflammopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Inflammatory | Inflammopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Garcinia humilis has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diuretic effect, hypersensitivity.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| diuretic effect | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypersensitivity | Inflammopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| dichloromethane (DCM) | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl acetate (EtA) | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanolic extract (MEGHL) | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |