Liquidambar styraciflua
Liquidambar styraciflua · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (465 studies) · ★★★★★
, scientifically known as Liquidambar styraciflua, is a versatile medicinal plant prized for its aromatic resin. Renowned for its potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, it has been used traditionally to treat skin ailments, respiratory issues, and digestive discomfort. This botanical treasure offers significant therapeutic potential in natural pharmacology.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Liquidambar styracifluaDistribution
This plant exhibits a wide-ranging geographical distribution across multiple continents. In Europe, its presence spans from Belgium in Middle Europe to Spain in the Southwestern region. The species is also found within Southeastern Europe, specifically in Italy. Moving to North America, the plant inhabits the North-Central United States. Within this American region, it can be located in both Illinois and Missouri.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Connecticut | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Indiana | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New York | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Pennsylvania | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Liquidambar styraciiflua, utilizes its leaf as a primary component for medicinal applications. The leaves are typically characterized by their distinct shape and aromatic properties, often containing essential oils that contribute to the plant's therapeutic potential. In various traditional practices, these leaves are harvested and processed to harness their bioactive compounds, which may be used for their soothing or antimicrobial qualities.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Pakistan journal of biological sciences : PJBS (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Liquidambar styraciflua has 61 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-Epioleanolic acid, ALPHA-SITOSTEROL, ALUMINUM, Ash, BARIUM.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Epioleanolic acid | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-SITOSTEROL | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALUMINUM | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ash | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BARIUM | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BENZYL CINNAMATE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BORNYL ACETATE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BORON | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Borneol | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Liquidambar styraciflua has 377 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include (-)-Chronotropic, (-)-Inotropic, ACE-Inhibitor, AP-1-Inhibitor, ATPase-Inhibitor.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-Chronotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Inotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AP-1-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ATPase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Abortifacient | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acnegenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Liquidambar styraciflua has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant, thrombosis.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | Pakistan journal of biological sciences : PJBS (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thrombosis | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| methanolic leaf extracts | Pakistan journal of biological sciences : PJBS (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |