Soymida febrifuga
Soymida febribruga, commonly known as Fever-Wort, is a potent medicinal herb valued for its restorative properties. Renowned in traditional herbalism for its antipyretic effects, this plant is primarily used to reduce high temperatures and combat systemic inflammation, offering a natural approach to managing various febrile conditions and seasonal ailments.
- Scientific name: Soymida febrifuga
- Family: Meliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Sapindales and the family Meliaceae. Its specific taxonomic classification concludes with the genus Soymida.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Meliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Soymida | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Soymida febrifuga, is known by various local names depending on the linguistic context. In Tamil, it is commonly referred to as சே மரம் (Se Maram).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ta | சே மரம் | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Soymida febrifuga, exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within certain parts of Asia. In the Indian Subcontinent, it is widely documented across the nation of India. Its presence is also noted in the neighboring country of Bangladesh. Furthermore, the species can be found growing within the borders of Sri Lanka. Beyond the subcontinent, its distribution extends into the Indo-China region, specifically within Myanmar.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Soymida febrifuga, possesses several components that are utilized in medicinal applications. The therapeutic properties are often derived from the root callus, which serves as a concentrated source of active compounds. Additionally, the medicinal profile is complemented by the leaves, which are studied for their various phytochemical benefits. Whether processed as a whole leaf or as part of the larger leafy structure, these parts play a crucial role in the plant's overall medicinal efficacy.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root callus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Soymida febrifuga has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include methyl angolensate, Methyl angolensate, luteolin-7-O-glucoside.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| methyl angolensate | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methyl angolensate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin-7-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Soymida febrifuga has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Soymida febrifuga has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Burkitt's lymphoma.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Burkitt's lymphoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |