Labisia pumila
Labisia pumila, commonly known as Kacip Fatimah, is a medicinal herb native to Southeast Asian rainforests. Renowned in traditional herbalism, particularly in Malaysia, it is highly valued for its phytoestrogenic properties. This plant is widely used to support women's reproductive health, hormonal balance, and overall vitality and wellness.
- Scientific name: Labisia pumila
- Family: Primulaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Ericales, it is placed in the family Primulaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is established within the genus Labisia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Primulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Labisia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions of Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China region, it can be found growing in both Cambodia and Thailand. Its presence extends significantly into the Malesia zone, where it inhabits the island of Borneo. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout the islands of Jawa and the Malay Peninsula. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various tropical environments across the region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Maluku | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sulawesi | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
| Papuasia | New Guinea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Labisia pumila has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, TF, TP, chlorophyll, flavonoid.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TF | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TP | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorophyll | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malondialdehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| starch | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sucrose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sugar | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Labisia pumila has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Phytoestrogenic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phytoestrogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Labisia pumila has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Prostate cancer, bone diseases, childbirth, dysentery, flatulence.
- Total uses
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Prostate cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bone diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| childbirth | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flatulence | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gonorrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| osteoporosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |