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Hedyotis fruticosa

Hedyotis fruticosa · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (15 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Heliotis fruticosa, scientifically known as Heliotis fruticosa, is a versatile medicinal shrub valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Understanding its botanical characteristics is essential for exploring its diverse pharmacological applications.

Family
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Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
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Common names
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Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Hedyotis fruticosa

Distribution

This plant is distributed across several key regions within the Asian continent. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it is commonly found growing in India. Its presence is also well-documented across the landscape of Sri Lanka. Moving further east into the Indo-China region, the species extends into Myanmar. Consequently, these specific areas define the primary natural range of the species.

Region Area
Indian Subcontinent India
Indian Subcontinent Sri Lanka
Indo-China Myanmar

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Hedyotis fruticosa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Betulin.

Chemicals reported in Hedyotis fruticosa
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Betulin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Betulin

  1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Hedyotis fruticosa has 13 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include AntiHIV, Anticarcinomic, Antifeedant, Antiflu, Antiinflammatory.

Activities reported in Hedyotis fruticosa
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
AntiHIV 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticarcinomic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antifeedant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiflu 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiinflammatory 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antinociceptive 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antitumor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiviral 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Aphidifuge 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cytotoxic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

AntiHIV

  1. Dr. Duke

Anticarcinomic

  1. Dr. Duke

Antifeedant

  1. Dr. Duke

Antiflu

  1. Dr. Duke

Antiinflammatory

  1. Dr. Duke

Antinociceptive

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antitumor

  1. Dr. Duke

Antiviral

  1. Dr. Duke

Aphidifuge

  1. Dr. Duke

Cytotoxic

  1. Dr. Duke

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
EEHC Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Jwarahara Kwatha Choornam Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆