Schoenocaulon officinale
Schoenocaulon officinale · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (84 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
Schoenocauloon officinale, scientifically known as Schoenocauloon officinale, is a perennial herb native to the Americas. Historically prized in traditional medicine, its rhizomes contain potent alkaloids used for treating various ailments. While once common in pharmacopoeias, its use today is carefully regulated due to its significant biological activity.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Schoenocaulon officinaleDistribution
This plant, known scientifically as Schoenocaulon officinale, exhibits a wide presence across various regions of Mexico. Its distribution includes the diverse landscapes found throughout Mexico Central. Furthermore, the species can be located within the territories of Mexico Northeast and Mexico Gulf. It also extends its range into the areas of Mexico Southwest. Finally, the plant is documented as being present in Mexico Southeast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
Chemicals
Schoenocaulon officinale has 24 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Angelic acid, CEVADINE, Cevacine, Cevadic acid, Cevagenine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Angelic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CEVADINE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cevacine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cevadic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cevagenine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cevine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chelidonic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FAT | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Germidine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neogermidine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Angelic acid
- Dr. Duke
CEVADINE
- Dr. Duke
Cevacine
- Dr. Duke
Cevadic acid
- Dr. Duke
Cevagenine
- Dr. Duke
Cevine
- Dr. Duke
Chelidonic acid
- Dr. Duke
FAT
- Dr. Duke
Germidine
- Dr. Duke
Neogermidine
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Schoenocaulon officinale has 60 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, Acidulant, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Allelopathic, Allergenic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acidulant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelopathic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anemiagenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antialopecic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiandrogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |