Moricandia sinaica
Moricandia sinaica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (24 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Moriandica sinaica, scientifically known as Moriandica sinaica, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and various gastrointestinal issues, offering a natural remedy rooted in ancient botanical wisdom.
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Aerial Parts · Leaves
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Brassica Sinaica
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Moricandia sinaicaSynonyms
- Brassica sinaica
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Brassicales, it falls into the family Brassicaceae. Finally, it is taxonomically identified under the genus Moricandia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Brassicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Moricandia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning several distinct regions across Africa and Asia. In Northern Africa, its presence is specifically noted within the country of Egypt. Its distribution extends into Northeast Tropical Africa, where it can be found in Somalia. The species also inhabits parts of Western Asia, including Iran and Palestine. Additionally, this medicinal plant is documented growing in the Sinai region of Western Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Sinai | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Yemen | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Morinda citrifolia (often referred to in various contexts alongside related medicinal species), utilizes its various anatomical components for therapeutic purposes. The leaves are highly valued in traditional medicine for their cooling properties and are frequently applied topically or consumed to address various ailments. Beyond the foliage, the entire aerial parts of the plant—including the stems and branches—contain bioactive compounds that contribute to its overall medicinal profile.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | PloS one (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Moricandia sinaica has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Anthocyanins, Fatty acids, Flavonoids, Monoterpenes, Octacosanol.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anthocyanins | PloS one (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fatty acids | PloS one (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | PloS one (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Monoterpenes | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Octacosanol | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sesquiterpenes | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| n-Pentacosane | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Moricandia sinaica has 7 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antigenotoxic, Antioxidant, Antipyretic, Cardioprotective.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antigenotoxic | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardioprotective | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Nephroprotective | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Moricandia sinaica has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Analgesic, Antipyretic, edema, inflammation.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| edema | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| methanol extract | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aqueous fraction | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aqueous fraction of the methanol extract (MS-3) | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| butanol fraction | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oil | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lipophilic extract | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |