Helicteres isora
Helicteres isora, commonly known as the "Sarpagandha" of certain regions, is a significant medicinal shrub valued in traditional Ayurveda. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is primarily utilized to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and fever, offering a natural approach to managing various systemic health concerns.
- Scientific name: Helicteres isora
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Helicteres isora, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Malvales and the family Malvaceae. It is further categorized into the genus Helicteres.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Helicteres | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Helicteres isora, is recognized by various regional names across different languages and cultures. In Malayalam, it is referred to as ഇടംപിരി വലംപിരി, while in Tamil, it is called இடம்புரி. Its names in other parts of Asia include 火索麻 in Chinese and ปอบิด in Thai, and in Acehnese, it is commonly known as puta taloe.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | ഇടംപിരി വലംപിരി | Wikidata |
| zh | 火索麻 | Wikidata |
| th | ปอบิด | Wikidata |
| ta | இடம்புரி | Wikidata |
| ace | puta taloe | Wikidata |
| ar | سوار الهند | Wikidata |
| bn | অন্তমরা | Wikidata |
| te | ఆడశ్యామలి | Wikidata |
| mr | मुरडशेंग | Wikidata |
| fa | بهمنپیچ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across parts of Asia. In China, it can be found specifically in the South-Central regions as well as on Hainan island. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is native to Bangladesh. Additionally, the species is commonly documented throughout various parts of India. Finally, its natural habitat also includes the mountainous terrain of Nepal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Helicteres isora, is widely utilized in traditional medicine through the application of its various anatomical components. The fruits, which are characteristically shaped like corkscrew-like twists, are frequently employed for their therapeutic properties in treating digestive and respiratory ailments. Additionally, the root juice extracted from the plant serves as a potent medicinal agent, often used to address specific inflammatory conditions or as a remedy for various systemic imbalances.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root juice | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Helicteres isora has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include HS-1, HS-4, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| HS-1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HS-4 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Helicteres isora has 5 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Hypolipidemic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Helicteres isora has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidiabetic, inflammation, snake bite, type-2 diabetes, type-2 diabetes mellitus.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| snake bite | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| type-2 diabetes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| type-2 diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |