Mitragyna
Mitragyna · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Mitragyna, scientifically known as Mitragyna speciosa, is a tropical evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its leaves, which contain unique alkaloids, this medicinal plant has been used traditionally for its stimulating and analgesic properties. It remains a subject of significant pharmacological interest in modern botanical research.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf · Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
MitragynaDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the West Tropical Africa region. It is naturally found in the nation of Benin, where it grows in various local habitats. The species also extends its presence into Burkina and the Gambia. Additionally, its range encompasses the territory of Ghana. Finally, the distribution of this medicinal plant reaches into Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Mitragyna has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Root
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Conditions
Mitragyna has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include anxiolytic, fever, pain.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anxiolytic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fever | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pain | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anxiolytic
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Fever
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Pain
- Journal of ethnopharmacology