Labisia pumila
Labisia pumila · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (24 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Labisia pumila, scientifically known as Labisia pumila, is a creeping herb native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. Often referred to as "Kacip Fatimah," this medicinal plant is highly revered in traditional medicine for its potent phytoestrogens, widely used to support female reproductive health and hormonal balance.
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Ardisia Pumila · Marantoides Pumila
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Labisia pumilaSynonyms
- Ardisia pumila
- Marantoides pumila
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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Labisia pumila, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in traditional medicinal practices. These leaves are typically characterized by their elliptical shape and distinct veining, which contain various bioactive compounds and phytochemicals. In many Southeast Asian cultures, the leaves are harvested and prepared through decoctions or infusions to treat a variety of ailments, making them a vital part of the plant's therapeutic profile.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Labisia pumila has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, CHLOROPHYLL, Flavonoid, Malondialdehyde, STARCH.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CHLOROPHYLL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Malondialdehyde | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| STARCH | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TF | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TP | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sucrose | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sugar | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
CHLOROPHYLL
- TheScientificWorldJournal
Flavonoid
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Malondialdehyde
- TheScientificWorldJournal
STARCH
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Saponins
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
TF
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
TP
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
sucrose
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
sugar
- TheScientificWorldJournal
Activities
Labisia pumila has 3 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Phytoestrogenic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phytoestrogenic | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Labisia pumila has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Prostate cancer, bone diseases, childbirth, dysentery, flatulence.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Prostate cancer | Current issues in molecular biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bone diseases | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| childbirth | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flatulence | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gonorrhea | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| osteoporosis | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| aqueous extract | Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| boiling the leaves | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| capsuled products | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dietary supplement | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| powdered | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| powdered or extracted parts | Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |