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
- Andaliman
Regional and Traditional Names
French:
- Andaliman
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Zanthoxylum acanthopodiumSynonyms
- Fagara acanthopodium
- Zanthoxylum acanthopodium var. oligotrichum
- Zanthoxylum acanthopodium var. timbor
- Zanthoxylum acanthopodium var. villosum
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.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| LIMONENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpinen-4-ol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Journal of advanced veterinary and animal research
LIMONENE
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Terpenoids
- Journal of advanced veterinary and animal research
Terpinen-4-ol
- 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |