Hymenaea courbaril
Hymenaea courbaril, commonly known as Jatobá, is a powerful medicinal tree native to Neotropical forests. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, its resin, bark, and fruit are utilized to treat respiratory ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues. This versatile botanical resource remains a cornerstone of traditional Amazonian healing practices.
- Scientific name: Hymenaea courbaril
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following its classification through the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is a member of the Fabaceae family. Ultimately, it is categorized under the genus Hymenaea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hymenaea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Hymenaea courbaril, exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in the territories of Benin and Guinea-Bissau. Its presence extends further within West Tropical Africa to include the nations of Guinea and Ivory Coast. Additionally, the species is documented within the West-Central Tropical Africa region. Specifically, its geographical range reaches into the country of Congo.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hymenaea courbaril has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, coumarins, terpenes, (13R)-13-hydroxy-1(10),14-ent-halimadien-18-oic acid, 3,7-di-O-methylquercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenes | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (13R)-13-hydroxy-1(10),14-ent-halimadien-18-oic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,7-di-O-methylquercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| XXXG | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chrysoeriol-7-O-neohesperidoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Hymenaea courbaril has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Genotoxic, Toxic, Vermifuge.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Genotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Toxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vermifuge | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hymenaea courbaril has 14 reported medicinal uses identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anemia, bronchitis, Leishmaniasis, arthritis, asthma.
- Total uses
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anemia | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bronchitis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leishmaniasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacterial infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammations | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |