Morus serrata
Morus serrata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (19 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Morus serrata, scientifically known as Morus serrata, is a versatile medicinal tree native to South Asia. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, various parts of the plant—including leaves, bark, and roots—are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from diabetes and hypertension to skin disorders and digestive issues.
- Family
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- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
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- Common names
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- Scientific synonyms
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Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Morus serrataDistribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, its presence is notably recorded within the Tibet region. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found throughout Assam and the East Himalaya. The species also extends into the mountainous terrain of Nepal. Finally, its geographical range reaches into Pakistan within the Indian Subcontinent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Morus serrata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| betulinic acid | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Morus serrata has 18 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiedemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antileukemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimelanomic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |