Hedyotis fruticosa
Hedyotis fruticosa, commonly known as the Indian Hedyotis, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to various tropical regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, it possesses significant anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. Often used to treat skin ailments and fever, this resilient plant offers promising therapeutic potential for modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Hedyotis fruticosa
- Family: Not available
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Activities
Hedyotis fruticosa has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antinociceptive.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |