Gymnema inodorum
Gymnema inodorum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (18 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Gymnema inoodorum, scientifically known as Gymnema inoodorum, is a medicinal plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. Native to tropical regions, it is closely related to the well-known Gymnema sylvestre. This species is valued in traditional medicine for its potential bioactive compounds and therapeutic properties in managing metabolic health.
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf · Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Parsonsia Inodora · Bidaria Inodora · 12 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Gymnema inodorumSynonyms
- Parsonsia inodora
- Bidaria inodora
- Bidaria syringifolia
- Bidaria tingens
- Gymnema tingens
- Marsdenia tingens
- Asclepias tingens
- Bidaria pubiflora
- Gymnema pubiflora
- Gymnema syringifolium
- Gymnema tingens var. cordifolium
- Cynanchum inodorum
- Marsdenia syringifolia
- Marsdenia inodora
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianaales, falling into the family Apocynaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Gymnema.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Gymnema | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, its presence is documented throughout the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species is specifically found in the state of Assam. Additionally, it extends its range into the neighboring country of Bangladesh. These diverse locations highlight the varied habitats where the plant can be discovered.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Gymnema inoodorum, utilizes its leaf as a primary component in various medicinal applications. The leaf serves as the most significant part of the plant for harvesting bioactive compounds, which are often studied for their potential pharmacological properties. In traditional practices, the leaf is frequently prepared in different forms to harness its natural benefits, making it the central focus for those seeking the therapeutic essence of this species.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Gymnema inodorum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include GA.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| GA | Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Gymnema inodorum has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihyperglycemic, Antioxidant, Antipyretic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antihyperglycemic | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | Biological trace element research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Gymnema inodorum has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anti-allergic, antipyretic, cataract, coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anti-allergic | Biological trace element research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antipyretic | Biological trace element research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cataract | Biological trace element research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coronary artery disease | Biological trace element research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | Biological trace element research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gout | Biological trace element research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver cancer | Biological trace element research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| metabolic diseases | Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | Nutrients (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatoid arthritis | Biological trace element research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf extract | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aqueous Crude Leaf Extract | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gymnema inodorum extract | Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Soxhleth's extraction using ethanol | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tea | Nutrients (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol extracts | Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| extract | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| water extract | Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |