Lactuca dregeana
Lactuca dregeana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (211 studies) · ★★★★★
, scientifically known as Lactuca dregeana, is a noteworthy medicinal herb primarily found in Southern Africa. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Its unique bioactive compounds offer significant potential for pharmacological research and the development of natural remedies.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Lactuca dregeanaDistribution
This plant is found within specific regions of Southern Africa. Its geographical range is primarily concentrated in the Cape Provinces. Additionally, it can be located within the Free State province. These two areas define the known natural habitat for the species. Consequently, its distribution is limited to these particular southern territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Free State | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Lactuca drejeaniana, is a medicinal species where the leaves serve as a primary component for therapeutic use. These leaves are often harvested to extract various bioactive compounds that contribute to the plant's healing properties. In traditional medicine, the chemical constituents found within the leaf tissue are utilized to address specific health concerns, making the foliage a vital part of the plant's medicinal profile.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Recent patents on biotechnology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Lactuca dregeana has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BETA-SITOSTEROL, Caoutchouc, Germanicol, Lactucerin, Lactucin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Caoutchouc | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Germanicol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lactucerin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lactucin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lactupicrin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TOCOPHEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Taraxasterol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-Amyrin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| citric acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
BETA-SITOSTEROL
- Dr. Duke
Caoutchouc
- Dr. Duke
Germanicol
- Dr. Duke
Lactucerin
- Dr. Duke
Lactucin
- Dr. Duke
Lactupicrin
- Dr. Duke
TOCOPHEROL
- Dr. Duke
Taraxasterol
- Dr. Duke
beta-Amyrin
- Dr. Duke
citric acid
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Lactuca dregeana has 195 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include 5-HETE-Inhibitor, Acaricide, Allergenic, Alpha-Amylase-Inhibitor, Analgesic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 5-HETE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acaricide | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-Amylase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Androgenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angiogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anorexic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiMD | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | Recent patents on biotechnology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |