Andaliman

Zanthoxylum acanthopodium · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (14 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Andaliman, scientifically known as Zanthoxylum acanthopodium, is a unique medicinal plant native to Indonesia. Renowned for its intense, citrusy, and numbing flavor, it is widely used in traditional medicine to treat digestive ailments and inflammation. This aromatic berry serves as both a culinary staple and a potent healing agent.

Family
Rutaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Fruit
Common names
Andaliman
Scientific synonyms
Fagara Acanthopodium · Zanthoxylum Acanthopodium Var. Oligotrichum · 2 more

Names

Common Names

Regional and Traditional Names

French:

  • Andaliman

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Zanthoxylum acanthopodium

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized into the order Sapindales and the family Rutaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Zanthoxylum, specifically as the species Zanthoxylum acanthopodium.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Sapindales WCVP
Family Rutaceae WCVP
Genus Zanthoxylum WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across several key regions in Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central and Southeast territories, as well as in the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species is found growing in the lush landscapes of Assam. Furthermore, its geographical reach extends into the neighboring nation of Bangladesh. Collectively, these locations highlight the significant distribution of the species across both East and South Asia.

Region Area Source
China China South-Central WCVP
China China Southeast WCVP
China Tibet WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Assam WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh WCVP
Indian Subcontinent East Himalaya WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Nepal WCVP
Indo-China Laos WCVP
Indo-China Myanmar WCVP
Indo-China Thailand WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Zanthoxylum acanthopodium, is a medicinal species where the fruit serves as a significant component for therapeutic use. The fruit, often appearing as small drupes, contains bioactive compounds that are harnessed in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. In many pharmacological applications, the dried fruit is utilized for its specific chemical properties to provide relief or healing benefits.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
fruit Open access Macedonian journal of medical sciences (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Zanthoxylum acanthopodium has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, LIMONENE, Terpenoids, Terpinen-4-ol.

Chemicals reported in Zanthoxylum acanthopodium
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
LIMONENE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Terpenoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Terpinen-4-ol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Flavonoids

  1. Journal of advanced veterinary and animal research

LIMONENE

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Terpenoids

  1. Journal of advanced veterinary and animal research

Terpinen-4-ol

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Zanthoxylum acanthopodium has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antiviral.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Antifungal Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antiviral Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Zanthoxylum acanthopodium has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, dengue virus, diabetes mellitus, diabetic neuropathy, fever.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
breast cancer Open access Macedonian journal of medical sciences (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
dengue virus Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
diabetes mellitus Journal of advanced veterinary and animal research (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
diabetic neuropathy Journal of advanced veterinary and animal research (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
fever Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
hyperglycemia Journal of advanced veterinary and animal research (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
oxidative stress Journal of advanced veterinary and animal research (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆