Gynura procumbens
Gynura procumbens, commonly known as the Viviparous Viviparous or Creeping Katuk, is a versatile medicinal herb native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its nutritional profile, it is widely used in traditional medicine to combat inflammation, manage blood sugar levels, and support overall kidney and cardiovascular health through its antioxidant properties.
- Scientific name: Gynura procumbens
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Gynura and the specific species name procumbens.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Gynura | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Gynura procumbens, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented in several key countries, including Benin and Guinea. Furthermore, the species can be found growing within the borders of Ivory Coast. It is also established in the tropical landscapes of Liberia. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant extends into Nigeria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Gynura procumbens has 26 reported phytochemicals identified across 32 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid, flavonoids, kaempferol, quercetin, rutin.
- Total chemicals
- 26
- Scientific sources
- 32
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| IAA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Gynura procumbens has 15 reported activities identified across 34 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antihypertensive, Antiinflammatory.
- Total activities
- 15
- Scientific sources
- 34
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 9 | ★★★★☆ |
| Anticancer | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcerogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Gynura procumbens has 24 reported medicinal uses identified across 35 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hypertension, constipation, rheumatism, cancer, diabetes mellitus.
- Total uses
- 24
- Scientific sources
- 35
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hypertension | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| constipation | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sarcopenia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aberrant crypt foci | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |