chaulmoogra trees
Hydnocarpus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (21 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Chaulmoogra trees, scientifically known as Hydnocarpus, is a genus of tropical evergreen trees renowned for their therapeutic oils. Extracted from their seeds, chaulmoogra oil has historically served as a vital treatment for leprosy and skin ailments. These resilient plants represent a significant bridge between traditional botanical medicine and modern pharmacology.
- Family
- Achariaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Seed
- Common names
- Chaulmoogra Trees
- Scientific synonyms
- Asteriastigma · Taraktogenos
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- chaulmoogra trees
Scientific Names
Accepted name
HydnocarpusSynonyms
- Asteriastigma
- Taraktogenos
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Malpighiales and the family Achariaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is placed within the genus Hydnocarpus.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Achariaceae |
| Genus | Hydnocarpus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found in the South-Central areas as well as across the Southeast. Additionally, its presence extends to the tropical island of Hainan. Moving to the Indian Subcontinent, the species is native to the region of Assam. Finally, it is also documented to grow within the borders of Bangladesh.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Hainan |
| China | China Southeast |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka |
| Indo-China | Cambodia |
| Indo-China | Laos |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Hydnocarpus has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include seed.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Seed
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
- Hawaii medical journal
Chemicals
Hydnocarpus has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Hydnocarpin, Sterols.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hydnocarpin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sterols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Hydnocarpin
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Sterols
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Activities
Hydnocarpus has 9 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antidiabetic, Antileprotic, Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antileprotic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipsoriatic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antirheumatic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitubercular | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Anticancer
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antidiabetic
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antileprotic
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antioxidant
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antipsoriatic
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antirheumatic
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antitubercular
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Hypolipidemic
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Medicinal Uses
Hydnocarpus has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include leprosy, skin diseases, ulcers, wound healing, wounds.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leprosy | International journal of leprosy and other mycobacterial diseases : official organ of the International Leprosy Association (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | Hawaii medical journal (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcers | International journal of leprosy and other mycobacterial diseases : official organ of the International Leprosy Association (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | International journal of leprosy and other mycobacterial diseases : official organ of the International Leprosy Association (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | International journal of leprosy and other mycobacterial diseases : official organ of the International Leprosy Association (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Seed oil | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| capsules containing oil of hydnocarpus | International journal of leprosy and other mycobacterial diseases : official organ of the International Leprosy Association (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| extracts | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oil of hydnocarpus | International journal of leprosy and other mycobacterial diseases : official organ of the International Leprosy Association (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |