Withania coagulans
Withania coagulans, commonly known as the "coagulating withania," is a significant medicinal herb within the Solanaceae family. Renowned for its unique coagulant properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in various healing practices. Its bioactive compounds offer promising therapeutic potential, particularly in treating inflammatory conditions and supporting overall wellness.
- Scientific name: Withania coagulans
- Family: Solanaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is placed under the order Solanales and the family Solanaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Withania, specifically as the species Withania coagulans.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Solanales | WCVP |
| Family | Solanaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Withania | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning several key regions across Asia. In Western Asia, its presence is noted within the territories of Afghanistan and Iran. It can also be found extending into the Arabian Peninsula, specifically in Oman. Moving towards the Indian Subcontinent, the species is widely distributed throughout India. Furthermore, its range extends northward into the neighboring country of Nepal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Withania coagulans has 40 reported phytochemicals identified across 48 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include withanolides, withaferin A, withanolide, (17S,20S,22R)-14alpha,15alpha,17beta,20beta-tetrahydroxy-1-oxowitha-2,5,24-trienolide, 5-hydroxy tryptophan.
- Total chemicals
- 40
- Scientific sources
- 48
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| withanolides | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| withaferin A | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| withanolide | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (17S,20S,22R)-14alpha,15alpha,17beta,20beta-tetrahydroxy-1-oxowitha-2,5,24-trienolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-hydroxy tryptophan | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6-benzyladenine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Coagulanolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fe | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| IBA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mn | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Withania coagulans has 18 reported activities identified across 31 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antihyperglycemic, Antimicrobial, Hepatoprotective, Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 18
- Scientific sources
- 31
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperglycemic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardiovascular | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Withania coagulans has 44 reported medicinal uses identified across 47 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include asthma, diabetes mellitus, insomnia, Antidiabetic, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.
- Total uses
- 44
- Scientific sources
- 47
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| asthma | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insomnia | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypercholesterolemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leishmania major | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Parkinson's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |