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Heliotropium zeylanicum

Heliotropium zeylanicum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Heliotropium zeylanicum, scientifically known as Heliotropium zeylanicum, is a significant medicinal herb native to South Asia. Traditionally utilized in Ayurvedic medicine, this plant possesses diverse therapeutic properties. It is frequently employed to treat ailments ranging from skin disorders to respiratory issues, showcasing its profound importance in natural pharmacology.

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

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Heliotropium zeylanicum

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical presence across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing within the borders of Burkina. Additionally, its distribution extends into the territories of Mali and Mauritania. The species is also documented to inhabit parts of Niger. Finally, its range includes the nation of Nigeria.

Region Area
West Tropical Africa Burkina
West Tropical Africa Mali
West Tropical Africa Mauritania
West Tropical Africa Nigeria
West Tropical Africa Niger
West Tropical Africa Senegal
West-Central Tropical Africa Burundi
West-Central Tropical Africa Cameroon
West-Central Tropical Africa DR Congo
Northeast Tropical Africa Chad

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Heliotropium zeylanicum has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Plant parts reported in Heliotropium zeylanicum
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf

  1. Inflammation & allergy drug targets

Chemicals

Heliotropium zeylanicum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ERIODICTYOL, Flavonoids, Galangin, Pinocembrin, Tricetin.

Chemicals reported in Heliotropium zeylanicum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
ERIODICTYOL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Galangin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Pinocembrin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tricetin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

ERIODICTYOL

  1. Inflammation & allergy drug targets

Flavonoids

  1. Inflammation & allergy drug targets

Galangin

  1. Cytotechnology

Pinocembrin

  1. Inflammation & allergy drug targets

Tricetin

  1. Cytotechnology

Activities

Heliotropium zeylanicum has 4 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antineoplastic, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.

Activities reported in Heliotropium zeylanicum
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antimicrobial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antineoplastic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cytotoxic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antimicrobial

  1. Inflammation & allergy drug targets

Antineoplastic

  1. Cytotechnology

Antioxidant

  1. Cytotechnology

Cytotoxic

  1. Cytotechnology

Preparations

Heliotropium zeylanicum has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include resinous exudate, dichloromethane fraction of resinous exudate.

Preparations reported for Heliotropium zeylanicum
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Resinous exudate 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Dichloromethane fraction of resinous exudate 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Resinous exudate

  1. Cytotechnology
  2. Inflammation & allergy drug targets

Dichloromethane fraction of resinous exudate

  1. Cytotechnology