Jateorhiza palmata
Jateorhiza palmata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Moderate (133 studies) · ★★★☆☆
, scientifically known as Jateorhiza palmata, is a powerful medicinal plant native to the tropical regions of Africa. Commonly referred to as "African Ginger," this rhizomatous herb is highly valued in traditional medicine for its potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and digestive properties, offering diverse therapeutic benefits for various ailments.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Jateorhiza palmataDistribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several key regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its distribution includes the country of Ghana. Moving toward the eastern coast, it can be found in both Kenya and Tanzania within East Tropical Africa. Its reach extends further south into the regions of Malawi and Mozambique. Overall, these locations highlight the plant's diverse habitat spanning from west to south tropical Africa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
Chemicals
Jateorhiza palmata has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Bisjatrorrhizine, Chasmanthin, Columbamine, Columbin, Cryptogenin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Bisjatrorrhizine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chasmanthin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Columbamine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Columbin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cryptogenin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DIOSGENIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EO | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Palmarin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Palmatine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| STARCH | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Bisjatrorrhizine
- Dr. Duke
Chasmanthin
- Dr. Duke
Columbamine
- Dr. Duke
Columbin
- Dr. Duke
Cryptogenin
- Dr. Duke
DIOSGENIN
- Dr. Duke
EO
- Dr. Duke
Palmarin
- Dr. Duke
Palmatine
- Dr. Duke
STARCH
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Jateorhiza palmata has 119 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Abortifacient, Absorbent, Acaricide, Adrenocorticotrophic, Allergenic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Abortifacient | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Absorbent | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acaricide | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Adrenocorticotrophic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ancylostomicide | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anesthetic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ankylostomacide | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |