Reinwardtia indica
Reinwardtia indica, commonly known as Indian Reinwardtia, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, it possesses significant anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. This plant is frequently utilized to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and respiratory conditions, offering valuable therapeutic potential in herbal pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Reinwardtia indica
- Family: Linaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Reinwardtia indica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Malpighiales and the family Linaeaee. Its taxonomic journey concludes within the genus Reinwardtia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Linaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Reinwardtia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across several distinct regions. In the Western Indian Ocean, its presence is noted in both Mauritius and Réunion. Moving toward the Asian continent, it is found within the South-Central and Southeast regions of China. Additionally, its distribution extends further into Eastern Asia, specifically reaching Japan. Consequently, these varied locations highlight the broad geographical spread of Reinwardtia indica.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
Chemicals
Reinwardtia indica has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CAT, GSH, SOD, acetylcholine, flavonoid.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| CAT | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GSH | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SOD | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acetylcholine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Reinwardtia indica has 6 reported activities identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Reinwardtia indica has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include paralysis, wound healing, backaches, cerebral ischemia, headaches.
- Total uses
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| paralysis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| backaches | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cerebral ischemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| headaches | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| indigestion | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mitochondrial dysfunction | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neuroinflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurological disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |