Sicana odorifera
Sicana odorifera · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (218 studies) · ★★★★★
Sicana odorifera, scientifically known as Sicana odorifera, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Renowned for its aromatic qualities, this species is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, offering significant bioactive compounds that contribute to modern pharmacological research and holistic healing practices.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Sicana odoriferaDistribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in the Americas. Within North America, its presence is noted in the Southwest region of Mexico. Moving into Central America, it can be found growing in both Guatemala and Costa Rica. The species also extends into the Caribbean islands, specifically inhabiting Cuba. Finally, its range reaches the Dominican Republic, completing its tropical distribution.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Cuba | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Dominican Republic | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Haiti | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Puerto Rico | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Sicana odorifera has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ash, CALCIUM, FAT, IRON, PHOSPHORUS.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ash | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CALCIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FAT | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| IRON | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PHOSPHORUS | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ascorbic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-carotene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| niacin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| riboflavin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thiamin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Ash
- Dr. Duke
CALCIUM
- Dr. Duke
FAT
- Dr. Duke
IRON
- Dr. Duke
PHOSPHORUS
- Dr. Duke
ascorbic acid
- Dr. Duke
beta-carotene
- Dr. Duke
niacin
- Dr. Duke
riboflavin
- Dr. Duke
thiamin
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Sicana odorifera has 207 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Acidulant, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Allergenic, Analgesic, Androgenic?.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Acidulant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Androgenic? | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiAGE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiCFS | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiCTS | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiCrohn's | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |