Siraitia grosvenorii
Siraitia grosvenorii ex
Siraitia grosvenorii, commonly known as the "miracle fruit" of traditional medicine, is a remarkable botanical species prized for its therapeutic potential. Native to tropical regions, this plant features unique bioactive compounds believed to support digestive health and provide anti-inflammatory benefits, making it a significant subject in ethnopharmacology studies.
- Scientific name: Siraitia grosvenorii
- Family: Cucurbitaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Cucurbitaleales and the family Cucurbitaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its membership in the genus Siraitia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Cucurbitales | WCVP |
| Family | Cucurbitaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Siraitia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Siraitia grosvenorii, is highly valued in traditional medicine and is recognized by various names across different regions and languages. In Chinese-speaking communities, it is commonly referred to as 罗汉果 (zh-hans), 羅漢果 (zh-hant), and 羅漢果 (zh-hk). In German, it is often transliterated as Luó Hàn Guǒ (de), while in Portuguese, it is referred to as Siraitia (pt).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 罗汉果 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 羅漢果 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 羅漢果 | Wikidata |
| pt | Siraitia | Wikidata |
| de | Luó Hàn Guǒ | Wikidata |
| ja | ラカンカ | Wikidata |
| cs | Luo-chan-kuo | Wikidata |
| vi | La hán quả | Wikidata |
| ru | Архат | Wikidata |
| es | Siraitia | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific range across certain regions of East Asia. Its distribution is primarily concentrated within the borders of China. More specifically, it can be found growing throughout China South-Central. Additionally, the species is also located within China Southeast. These two distinct areas define its known geographical presence.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Siraitia grosvenorii, is highly valued for its medicinal and nutritional properties, which are primarily derived from its unique fruits. The most significant part of the plant is the fruit, often referred to as monk fruit, which is harvested once it reaches maturity. Within each fruit, the fleshy pulp contains the seed, which is the component most frequently used in traditional remedies and sweeteners. Additionally, while the fleshy parts are most common, various studies also investigate the potential therapeutic benefits of the Roots and other components of the plant to understand its full medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 32
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 11 | ★★★★★ |
| fruit | 8 | ★★★★☆ |
| Roots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fruits | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seed | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pulp | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peel | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flesh | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Siraitia grosvenorii has 35 reported phytochemicals identified across 47 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include mogroside V, triterpenoids, 2,3,22,23-dioxidosqualene, flavonoids, lignans.
- Total chemicals
- 35
- Scientific sources
- 47
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| mogroside V | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 2,3,22,23-dioxidosqualene | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lignans | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mogrol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mogroside IIE | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mogroside III | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 11-oxo-mogrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 11-oxomogroside V | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Siraitia grosvenorii has 8 reported activities identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective, Hypoglycemic, Neuroprotective, Antiasthmatic.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiasthmatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitussive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Expectorant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Siraitia grosvenorii has 17 reported medicinal uses identified across 19 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include asthma, obesity, Inflammation, NAFLD, antioxidant.
- Total uses
- 17
- Scientific sources
- 19
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| asthma | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| NAFLD | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apoptosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| blood sugar | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| constipation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| depressive symptoms | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |