Ophiorrhiza mungos
Ophiorrhiza mungos, commonly known as White Ophiorrhiza, is a significant medicinal herb native to South Asia. Renowned in Ayurvedic medicine, this plant possesses potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. It is widely utilized to treat various ailments, including fever, skin disorders, and gastrointestinal issues, serving as a vital therapeutic resource.
- Scientific name: Ophiorrhiza mungos
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Gentianaales and the family Rubiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Ophiorrhiza.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ophiorrhiza | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Ophiorrhiza mungos, is known by several names across different linguistic contexts, including the Chinese designation 蛇根草, which is also used in its simplified forms as zh-hans: 蛇根草 and zh-cn: 蛇根草.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 蛇根草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 蛇根草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 蛇根草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the vast expanse of the Indian Subcontinent. Within this region, it can be found growing in the specific territories of India and Bangladesh. Its presence is also well-documented throughout the diverse landscapes of Nepal. Furthermore, the species inhabits the lush environments of Assam. Finally, it is commonly located within the high-altitude regions of the East Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Ophiorrhiza mungos, is a medicinal herb where the most significant therapeutic component is the root. The roots are typically used in traditional medicine due to their high concentration of bioactive compounds, which contribute to the plant's various healing properties. In many pharmacological applications, the root is processed to extract essential elements used to treat various ailments, making it the primary part of interest for both herbalists and researchers.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ophiorrhiza mungos has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include camptothecin, quinoline alkaloid.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| camptothecin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quinoline alkaloid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ophiorrhiza mungos has 3 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antioxidant, Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ophiorrhiza mungos has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, hemorrhage, skin diseases.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hemorrhage | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |