Hydnocarpus kurzii
Hydnocarpus kurzii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (77 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
Scientifically known as Hydnocarpus kurzii, is a significant medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its oil-rich seeds, it serves as a vital source of therapeutic compounds. This species is highly valued in traditional medicine for treating skin ailments and possesses unique antimicrobial properties essential to pharmacology.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Hydnocarpus kurziiDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across parts of the Indian Subcontinent and Indo-China. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in the region of Assam and throughout Bangladesh. Its range extends into Indo-China, where it is documented in Cambodia. Additionally, the species is present in the country of Laos. Finally, its natural habitat includes the territories of Myanmar.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hydnocarpus kurzii has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ash, Dihydrohydnocarpic acid, FAT, GORLIC ACID, HCN.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ash | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dihydrohydnocarpic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FAT | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GORLIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HCN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hydnocarpic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chaulmoogric acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dihydrochaulmoogric acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Ash
- Dr. Duke
Dihydrohydnocarpic acid
- Dr. Duke
FAT
- Dr. Duke
GORLIC ACID
- Dr. Duke
HCN
- Dr. Duke
Hydnocarpic acid
- Dr. Duke
Tannin
- Dr. Duke
chaulmoogric acid
- Dr. Duke
dihydrochaulmoogric acid
- Dr. Duke
oleic acid
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Hydnocarpus kurzii has 66 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, Allergenic, Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, Anemiagenic, Anthelmintic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anemiagenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antialopecic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiandrogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiasthmatic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |