Piscidia piscipula
Piscidia piscipula · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Moderate (141 studies) · ★★★☆☆
Piscidia piscipuula, scientifically known as Piscidia piscipuula, is a medicinal tree native to South America. Often called Barbasco, it is renowned for its potent sedative and analgesic properties. Traditionally used to treat inflammation and pain, its bioactive compounds hold significant promise for modern pharmacological research and therapeutic applications.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Pacific
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Piscidia piscipulaDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution that spans across several distinct regions. Within the North-Central Pacific, it can be found growing in Hawaii. Its range also extends to the Southeastern United States, specifically within the state of Florida. In North America, the species is well-established across various parts of Mexico, including the central and northeastern territories. Additionally, the plant is documented to inhabit the coastal areas of the Mexico Gulf region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| North-Central Pacific | Hawaii | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
Chemicals
Piscidia piscipula has 21 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3',5'-Diprenylgenistein, BETA-SITOSTEROL, Dehydromillettone, Ichthynone, Isomillettone.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 3',5'-Diprenylgenistein | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dehydromillettone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ichthynone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isomillettone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Jamaicin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lisetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Millettone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Piscerythrone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Piscidic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
3',5'-Diprenylgenistein
- Dr. Duke
BETA-SITOSTEROL
- Dr. Duke
Dehydromillettone
- Dr. Duke
Ichthynone
- Dr. Duke
Isomillettone
- Dr. Duke
Jamaicin
- Dr. Duke
Lisetin
- Dr. Duke
Millettone
- Dr. Duke
Piscerythrone
- Dr. Duke
Piscidic acid
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Piscidia piscipula has 120 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, Acaricide, Acetylcholinergic, Additive, Allergenic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acaricide | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acetylcholinergic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Additive | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-Amylase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Androgenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angiogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anorexic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| extract | Rivista di neurologia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |