Zanthoxylum chalybeum
Zanthoxylum chalybeum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (20 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Zanthoxylum chalybeum, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional healing. Often found in tropical regions, it possesses potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Its bioactive compounds make it a significant subject of pharmacological study, offering potential therapeutic benefits for treating various infections and skin ailments.
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Root · Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Fagara Chalybea
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Zanthoxylum chalybeumSynonyms
- Fagara chalybea
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindales, it is classified under the family Rutaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Zanthoxylum.
| 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 distribution across several key regions of the African continent. Within West-Central Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in both Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Moving toward Northeast Tropical Africa, the species is also found inhabiting the landscapes of Ethiopia. Its range extends further into this northeastern region to include the territory of Somalia. Finally, the geographical footprint of this medicinal plant encompasses the areas of Sudan and South Sudan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Xanthoxylum chalybeum, offers various components that are utilized for their therapeutic properties. The medicinal application often involves the use of the root bark and stem bark, which are frequently processed to extract bioactive compounds. Additionally, the leaves are valued for their specific chemical constituents, while the roots themselves serve as a primary source of traditional remedies. Together, these different plant parts contribute to the diverse pharmacological profile of this species.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| root | Journal of intercultural ethnopharmacology (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| leaf | Journal of intercultural ethnopharmacology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Zanthoxylum chalybeum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Tannins, Terpenoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Heliyon
Tannins
- Heliyon
Terpenoids
- Heliyon
Activities
Zanthoxylum chalybeum has 1 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Zanthoxylum chalybeum has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria, breast cancer, dental caries, fungal infections, opportunistic infections.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dental caries | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fungal infections | Journal of intercultural ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| opportunistic infections | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| periodontal diseases | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| extracts | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 70 % hydroethanolic extracts | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aqueous and organic extracts | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aqueous extract | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aqueous extracts | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aqueous root bark extract | Journal of diabetes research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| boiling plant parts especially the leaves and roots | Journal of intercultural ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| crude extracts | African health sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oils | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | Journal of parasitology research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |