Vitex glabrata
Vitex glabrata, commonly known as the Vitex or Guajillo, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is traditionally used to treat digestive issues, skin ailments, and inflammatory conditions. This resilient plant offers significant phytochemical potential for modern pharmacological research and herbal remedies.
- Scientific name: Vitex glabrata
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Vitex.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Vitex | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several key regions within the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing in the diverse landscapes of India and the neighboring nation of Bangladesh. Furthermore, its presence extends to the lush environments of Assam and the rugged terrains of the East Himalaya. Beyond the mainland, the species also inhabits the tropical settings of the Andaman Islands. This wide range showcases its ability to thrive across various ecological zones within the Indo-China and South Asian territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Vitex glabrata has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include khainaoside A, khainaoside B, khainaoside C.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| khainaoside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| khainaoside B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| khainaoside C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Vitex glabrata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiestrogenic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiestrogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Vitex glabrata has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include AIDS, diabetes mellitus, psoriasis.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| AIDS | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| psoriasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |