Trichodesma indicum
Trichodesma indicum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (16 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Trichodesma indicum, is a versatile medicinal herb belonging to the Boraginaceae family. Widely distributed across tropical regions, this plant is prized in traditional medicine for its potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties. It serves as a vital natural resource for treating various skin and systemic ailments.
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Whole Plants
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Boraginella Indica · Borago Indica
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Trichodesma indicumSynonyms
- Boraginella indica
- Borago indica
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 Boraginales and the family Boraginaceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Trichodesma.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Boraginales | WCVP |
| Family | Boraginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Trichodesma | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning several key regions across the African continent and its surrounding waters. In West-Central Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted in Cameroon. Its distribution extends into East Tropical Africa, where it can be found in both Kenya and Tanzania. Furthermore, the species reaches the Western Indian Ocean, inhabiting the islands of Mauritius and Réunion. Collectively, these locations highlight a broad tropical habitat for the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Trichodesma indicum, is a medicinal herb where the whole plants are frequently utilized in various traditional healing practices. Every part of the organism, from its stems and leaves to its roots and flowers, can be employed to prepare therapeutic formulations. Because the entire structure of the plant contains active bioactive compounds, practitioners often harvest the whole plants to ensure a comprehensive application of its medicinal properties in treating different ailments.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plants | Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Trichodesma indicum has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid diisooctyl ester, 5'-Nucleotidase, FA, FB, FC.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid diisooctyl ester | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5'-Nucleotidase | BioMed research international (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FA | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FB | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FC | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FD | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FE | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Trichodesma indicum has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antitumor.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Trichodesma indicum has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include arthralgia, dysentery, rheumatoid arthritis, snakebite, tumor.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| arthralgia | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatoid arthritis | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| snakebite | BioMed research international (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumor | Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hexane extract | Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| n-hexane extract | Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |