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Smilax longifolia

Smilax longifolia · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Extensive (319 studies) · ★★★★★

Scientifically known as Smilax longifolia, is a perennial climbing shrub native to tropical regions. Often valued in traditional medicine, this plant features woody stems and distinctive foliage. It is primarily recognized for its bioactive compounds, which are studied for their potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties in holistic wellness practices.

Family
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Native range
Southern America
Parts used
Rhizome
Common names
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Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Smilax longifolia

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution spanning across the Caribbean and northern parts of the South American continent. Within the Caribbean region, its presence is documented in both the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Moving toward the mainland, the species can be found in several territories of northern South America. Specifically, it inhabits the regions of French Guiana and Suriname. Finally, its range extends further into the country of Venezuela.

Region Area
Caribbean Dominican Republic
Caribbean Haiti
Northern South America French Guiana
Northern South America Suriname
Northern South America Venezuela
Western South America Colombia
Western South America Ecuador
Western South America Peru
Brazil Brazil North

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Smilax longifolia has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include rhizome.

Plant parts reported in Smilax longifolia
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Rhizome 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Rhizome

  1. Phytochemistry

Chemicals

Smilax longifolia has 23 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ALUMINUM, Ash, CALCIUM, CHROMIUM, COBALT.

Chemicals reported in Smilax longifolia
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
ALUMINUM 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ash 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CALCIUM 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CHROMIUM 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
COBALT 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
FAT 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
IRON 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
MAGNESIUM 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
MANGANESE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
PHOSPHORUS 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

ALUMINUM

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Ash

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CALCIUM

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CHROMIUM

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COBALT

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FAT

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IRON

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MAGNESIUM

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MANGANESE

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PHOSPHORUS

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Activities

Smilax longifolia has 295 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include ACE-Inhibitor, AP-1-Inhibitor, Absorbent, Acidulant, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor.

Activities reported in Smilax longifolia
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
ACE-Inhibitor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
AP-1-Inhibitor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Absorbent 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Acidulant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Allergenic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Amphiglycemic? 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Analgesic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Androgenic? 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

ACE-Inhibitor

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AP-1-Inhibitor

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Absorbent

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Acidulant

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Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

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Allergenic

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Amphiglycemic?

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Analgesic

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Androgenic?

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Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker

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Preparations

Smilax longifolia has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include rhizomes.

Preparations reported for Smilax longifolia
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Rhizomes 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Rhizomes

  1. Phytochemistry