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Trichosanthes scabra var. scabra

Trichosanthes scabra var. scabra · Accepted scientific name

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Scientifically known as Trichosanthes scabra var. scabra, is a versatile medicinal climber widely recognized in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized to treat digestive ailments, skin disorders, and inflammatory conditions, offering a natural approach to promoting holistic wellness and systemic healing.

Family
Cucurbitaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Fruit
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Gymnopetalum Weberi · Gymnopetalum Monoicum Var. Incisum · 8 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Trichosanthes scabra var. scabra

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Cucurbitales, falling into the family Cucurbitaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Trichosanthes.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Cucurbitales
Family Cucurbitaceae
Genus Trichosanthes

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical range across several key regions in Asia. In China, its distribution spans from the South-Central provinces to the Southeast coastal areas. It is also found specifically on the tropical island of Hainan. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species thrives in the region of Assam. Additionally, its habitat extends into the mountainous terrain of the East Himalaya.

Region Area
China China South-Central
China Hainan
China China Southeast
Indian Subcontinent Assam
Indian Subcontinent East Himalaya
Indian Subcontinent India
Indian Subcontinent Sri Lanka
Indo-China Cambodia
Indo-China Laos
Indo-China Myanmar

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Trichosanthes scabra var. scabra 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 fruit.

Plant parts reported in Trichosanthes scabra var. scabra
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Fruit 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Fruit

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Chemicals

Trichosanthes scabra var. scabra has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 25-O-Acetylbryoamaride, Aoibaclyin, Bryoamaride, beta-sitosterol 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside, triterpene.

Chemicals reported in Trichosanthes scabra var. scabra
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
25-O-Acetylbryoamaride 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Aoibaclyin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Bryoamaride 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
beta-sitosterol 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
triterpene 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

25-O-Acetylbryoamaride

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Aoibaclyin

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Bryoamaride

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beta-sitosterol 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside

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triterpene

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Preparations

Trichosanthes scabra var. scabra has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include EtOH extract.

Preparations reported for Trichosanthes scabra var. scabra
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Etoh extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Etoh extract

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