Karwinskia humboldtiana
Karwinskia humboldtiana, commonly known as "fresadilla," is a remarkable medicinal herb native to Mexico. Valued in traditional folk medicine, it is primarily used for its purported anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. This plant offers a fascinating glimpse into botanical healing, serving as a vital resource for managing various ailments.
- Scientific name: Karwinskia humboldtiana
- Family: Rhamnaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Rosales, it is classified under the family Rhamnaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Karwinskia, with the species name humboldtiana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rhamnaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Karwinskia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across the southern regions of North America. In the South-Central United States, its presence is specifically noted within the state of Texas. Moving into Mexico, it is widely found throughout the central territories of the country. The species also inhabits the northeastern and gulf regions of Mexico. Finally, its range extends into the southwestern areas of Mexico, completing its diverse geographical footprint.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
Chemicals
Karwinskia humboldtiana has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include T-514, T-544, T-496, T-516.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| T-514 | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| T-544 | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| T-496 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| T-516 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Karwinskia humboldtiana has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytostatic, Cytotoxic, Genotoxic, Hepatotoxic, Toxic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytostatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Genotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Toxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Karwinskia humboldtiana has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Guillain-Barré syndrome, bulbar paralysis, polyradiculoneuropathies, polyradiculoneuropathy.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Guillain-Barré syndrome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bulbar paralysis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyradiculoneuropathies | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyradiculoneuropathy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |