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Harungana

Harungana · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Harungana, scientifically known as Harungana madagascariensis, is a remarkable medicinal shrub native to Madagascar. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant is traditionally utilized for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Modern research continues to explore its significant potential in developing new treatments for various infectious diseases.

Family
Not available
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Leaf · Stem
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Harungana

Distribution

This plant, known as Harungana, is widely distributed across several regions within West Tropical Africa. It can be found growing in the country of Benin, contributing to the local medicinal flora. Its presence extends through Burkina and into the coastal areas of the Gambia. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit the landscapes of Ghana. Finally, its geographical range includes the territory of Guinea-Bissau.

Region Area
West Tropical Africa Benin
West Tropical Africa Burkina
West Tropical Africa Gambia
West Tropical Africa Ghana
West Tropical Africa Guinea-Bissau
West Tropical Africa Guinea
West Tropical Africa Ivory Coast
West Tropical Africa Liberia
West Tropical Africa Mali
West Tropical Africa Nigeria

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Harungana has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, stem.

Plant parts reported in Harungana
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Stem 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf

  1. Die Pharmazie

Stem

  1. Die Pharmazie

Preparations

Harungana has 2 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous infusions of the dried leaves of Harungana, aqueous infusions of the dried stem bark.

Preparations reported for Harungana
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Aqueous infusions of the dried leaves of harungana 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Aqueous infusions of the dried stem bark 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Aqueous infusions of the dried leaves of harungana

  1. Die Pharmazie

Aqueous infusions of the dried stem bark

  1. Die Pharmazie