Protium glabrescens
Protium glabrescens, commonly known as Breu Branco, is a remarkable medicinal tree native to the Amazon rainforest. Renowned for its aromatic oleoresin, this plant is highly valued in traditional medicine for its potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and healing properties, offering significant therapeutic potential for skin care and systemic wellness.
- Scientific name: Protium glabrescens
- Family: Burseraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Protium glabrescens, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Sapindales. Finally, it is a member of the family Burseraceae and is situated within the genus Protium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Burseraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Protium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Protium glabrescens, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently called breu branco, while in Portuguese, it is known as breu. Within the Spanish-speaking regions, it is commonly identified as breu blanco.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse presence across the South American continent. In the northern region, its distribution includes the country of Suriname. Moving toward the western part of the continent, it can be found within the borders of Colombia. The species also extends its range through Ecuador and Peru. Finally, its western distribution is completed by its presence in Bolivia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Protium glabrescens, is primarily valued for its aromatic resin, which is harvested from its bark. This oleoresin is a viscous, fragrant substance secreted by the tree and serves as the central medicinal component in various traditional practices. Often collected through controlled incisions in the trunk, the resin is utilized for its therapeutic properties, frequently being employed in topical applications or traditional remedies due to its distinct chemical profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| resin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Protium glabrescens has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include resin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| resin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Protium glabrescens has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |