Justicia
Justicia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Justicia, scientifically known as Justicia, is a diverse genus of flowering plants within the Acanthaceae family. Renowned for its medicinal properties, various species are utilized globally to treat inflammation, respiratory issues, and infections. From traditional herbal remedies to modern pharmacological studies, this versatile plant remains a vital botanical resource.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
JusticiaDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range that spans multiple continents and oceanic regions. In Southeastern Europe, its presence can be identified within the island of Sicilia. Moving toward the African mainland, it is also found across Northern Africa, specifically in Algeria. The distribution extends into the Macaronesian islands, encompassing both the Azores and the Canary Islands. Finally, its reach continues into West Tropical Africa, where it is documented in Benin.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia |
| Northern Africa | Algeria |
| Macaronesia | Azores |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Justicia 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 part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Molecular and cellular biochemistry
Conditions
Justicia has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include hypoxia.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Hypoxia | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Hypoxia
- Frontiers in oncology
Preparations
Justicia has 3 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Adhatoda leaf extract, oil, plant hemoglobin.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Adhatoda leaf extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oil | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plant hemoglobin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Adhatoda leaf extract
- Molecular and cellular biochemistry
Oil
- Journal of food science and technology
Plant hemoglobin
- Frontiers in oncology