Zanthoxylum mildbraedii
Zanthoxylum mildbraedii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Zanthoxylum mildbraedii, is a potent medicinal plant deeply rooted in traditional African pharmacopoeia. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this species is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including infections and inflammatory conditions. Its unique phytochemical profile offers significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Stem Bark
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Fagara Mildbraedii
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Zanthoxylum mildbraediiSynonyms
- Fagara mildbraedii
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Sapindales and 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 specific distribution pattern across several regions of the African continent. Within West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in both Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Moving toward the eastern side of the continent, its range extends into East Tropical Africa. In this eastern region, the species is documented in the countries of Kenya and Uganda. Overall, the geographical presence of Zanthoxylum mildbraedii spans both the West-Central and East Tropical African zones.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Xanthoxylum mildbraedii, is valued in traditional medicine primarily for the therapeutic properties found within its stem bark. The bark is harvested from the woody stems and trunk, where it contains concentrated bioactive compounds used to treat various ailments. By utilizing the stem bark, practitioners can extract the essential medicinal elements necessary for its traditional applications.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Zanthoxylum mildbraedii has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Fagaramide, Lupeol, N-ISOBUTYLCINNAMAMIDE, sesamin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Fagaramide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lupeol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| N-ISOBUTYLCINNAMAMIDE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sesamin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Fagaramide
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Lupeol
- Chemistry & biodiversity
N-ISOBUTYLCINNAMAMIDE
- Chemistry & biodiversity
sesamin
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Activities
Zanthoxylum mildbraedii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Zanthoxylum mildbraedii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Diabetes mellitus.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes mellitus | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |