Guilandina bonduc
Guilandinia bonduc, commonly known as a versatile medicinal plant, holds significant value in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this species is frequently utilized to address various ailments, ranging from inflammatory conditions to digestive issues. Exploring its phytochemical properties offers promising insights into modern therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Guilandina bonduc
- Family: Not available
- Native range: Africa
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In Northern Africa, its presence is specifically noted within Egypt. Moving toward the Atlantic, it can be found in the Macaronesian islands of Cape Verde. The species also spans a significant portion of West Tropical Africa. Within this western belt, its range includes Benin, Burkina, and Gambia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Guilandina bonduc, possesses several components that are utilized for their medicinal properties. The roots of the plant are often harvested, with the individual root serving as a primary source for traditional remedies. Furthermore, the seeds are of significant importance; specifically, the seed kernels contained within the hard outer shells are frequently processed to obtain a potent seed extract used in various therapeutic applications.- Total parts
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 8
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seed kernels | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seed extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Guilandina bonduc has 10 reported activities identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antidiabetic, Antipyretic, Cytotoxic, Anthelmintic.
- Total activities
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aphrodisiac | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Astringent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |