Heimia salicifolia
Heimia salicifolia, commonly known as Sinicuichi, is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. Renowned in traditional ethnobotany for its psychoactive properties, it is often used to induce lucid dreaming and relaxation. This fascinating plant holds significant historical importance in folk medicine and spiritual healing practices.
- Scientific name: Heimia salicifolia
- Family: Lythraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is situated in the order Myrtales and falls under the family Lythraceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its classification under the genus Heimia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Lythraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Heimia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide and fragmented geographical distribution across several different continents. Within the Macaronesian islands, it can be found specifically in the Azores. Its range extends to Australia, where it is located in the state of Queensland. In North America, the species is present in the South-Central United States, particularly in Texas. Finally, it inhabits various parts of Mexico, including both the central and northeastern regions of the country.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Azores | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Jamaica | WCVP |
Chemicals
Heimia salicifolia has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include lyfoline, vertine, cryogenine, decinine, lythrine.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lyfoline | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vertine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cryogenine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| decinine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lythrine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nesodine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Heimia salicifolia has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antipyretic, Diuretic, Laxative, Sudorific.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Laxative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sudorific | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Heimia salicifolia has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Salmonella typhi, antipyretic, antispasmodic, diuretic, laxative.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Salmonella typhi | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antispasmodic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| laxative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |