Renealmia alpinia
Renealmia alpinia, commonly known as a potent medicinal herb, belongs to the Zingiberaceae family. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. Often utilized in traditional healing practices, it possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a valuable subject for modern pharmacological research and wellness.
- Scientific name: Renealmia alpinia
- Family: Zingiberaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is positioned in the order Zingiberales and the family Zingiberaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by its membership in the genus Renealmia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Zingiberales | WCVP |
| Family | Zingiberaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Renealmia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across the North and Central American landscapes. Within Mexico, its presence is noted in the central regions and along the Gulf coast. It also thrives throughout the southwestern territories of the country. Furthermore, the species can be found extending into the southeast portions of Mexico. Finally, its geographical reach continues southward into Belize in Central America.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
Chemicals
Renealmia alpinia has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include desmethoxyyangonin, pinostrobin, pinostrobin chalcone, sakuranetin, yashabushidiol A.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| desmethoxyyangonin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pinostrobin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pinostrobin chalcone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sakuranetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| yashabushidiol A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Renealmia alpinia has 6 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Anticonvulsant, Antiemetic, Antinociceptive, Antiulcer.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiemetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Febrifuge | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Renealmia alpinia has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic, anticonvulsant, antiemetic, leishmaniasis, pain management.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiemetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leishmaniasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain management | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| snakebites | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |