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Piper lanatum

Piper lanatum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Piper lanatum, is a perennial shrub native to the Pacific Northwest. Commonly called Devil's Club, this potent medicinal plant has long been revered by Indigenous cultures for its diverse healing properties, used traditionally to treat ailments ranging from respiratory issues to skin infections and digestive distress.

Family
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Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
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Common names
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Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Piper lanatum

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it is commonly found throughout India and Bangladesh. It also maintains a significant presence in the specific state of Assam. Moving into the Indo-China region, the species is documented in Myanmar. Finally, its range extends into the tropical landscapes of Thailand.

Region Area
Indian Subcontinent Assam
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh
Indian Subcontinent India
Indo-China Myanmar
Indo-China Thailand
Malesia Jawa
Malesia Lesser Sunda Is.
Malesia Malaya
Malesia Maluku
Malesia Philippines

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Piper lanatum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cepharadione A.

Chemicals reported in Piper lanatum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Cepharadione A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Cepharadione A

  1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Piper lanatum has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include active organic extract, crude chloroform bark extract.

Preparations reported for Piper lanatum
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Active organic extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Crude chloroform bark extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Active organic extract

  1. Journal of natural products

Crude chloroform bark extract

  1. Planta medica