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Phytochemistry

This dataset contains information about various plants and their medicinal properties, including their scientific and common names, the chemical compounds they contain, their uses in herbal medicine, and their sources. It provides a valuable reference for those interested in the therapeutic benefits of plants.

  1. Plant Name: The scientific name of the plant species.
  2. Common Name: The commonly used name for the plant.
  3. Chemical Class: The classification of the primary compounds found in the plant.
  4. Active Compounds: The specific active chemical compounds that are present in the plant.
  5. Uses: The medicinal or therapeutic applications of the plant.
  6. Source: The part of the plant that is typically used for medicinal purposes.

Sample Data

Plant Name Common Name Chemical Class Active Compounds Uses Source
Acacia dealbata Mimosa Flavonoids Quercetin, Kaempferol Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant Leaves, Bark
Achillea millefolium Yarrow Sesquiterpenes Chamazulene Anti-inflammatory, Wound healing Leaves, Flowers
Aloe vera Aloe Polysaccharides Aloin, Aloe-emodin Soothing, Skin healing Leaves
Allium sativum Garlic Sulfides Allicin Cardiovascular health, Antimicrobial Bulb
Alpha-lipoic acid Lipoic acid Fatty acid Thioctic acid Antioxidant, Diabetes management Synthesized
Arachis hypogaea Peanut Fatty acids Oleic acid, Linoleic acid Nutritional, Heart health Seeds
Artemisia annua Sweet wormwood Terpenoids Artemisinin Antimalarial Leaves
Beta vulgaris Beet Phenolics Betaine Antioxidant, Liver support Roots
Camellia sinensis Tea plant Polyphenols EGCG, Catechins Antioxidant, Anti-cancer Leaves
Cannabis sativa Cannabis Cannabinoids THC, CBD Pain relief, Anti-inflammatory Flowers, Leaves
Cinnamomum verum Cinnamon Essential oils Cinnamaldehyde Digestive aid, Antimicrobial Bark
Curcuma longa Turmeric Curcuminoids Curcumin Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant Rhizome
Daucus carota Carrot Carotenoids Beta-carotene Eye health, Antioxidant Roots
Ficus carica Fig Phenolic compounds Bromelain, Ficin Digestive aid, Anti-inflammatory Fruit
Ginkgo biloba Ginkgo Flavonoids Ginkgolides Memory enhancement, Antioxidant Leaves
Hypericum perforatum St. John's Wort Phenolic compounds Hypericin, Hyperforin Antidepressant, Anti-inflammatory Flowers
Illipe nut Shorea robusta Fatty acids Stearic acid Skin conditioning Nuts
Lavandula angustifolia Lavender Esters and Terpenes Linalool, Linalyl acetate Anxiolytic, Antimicrobial Flowers
Malus domestica Apple Polyphenols Quercetin, Catechin Antioxidant, Heart health Fruit
Mentha piperita Peppermint Monoterpenes Menthol, Menthone Digestive aid, Antimicrobial Leaves
Nicotiana tabacum Tobacco Alkaloids Nicotine Stimulant, Recreational Leaves
Nigella sativa Black seed Thymoquinone Thymoquinone Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant Seeds
Origanum vulgare Oregano Phenolic compounds Carvacrol, Thymol Antimicrobial, Antioxidant Leaves
Panax ginseng Ginseng Ginsenosides Ginsenoside Rg1 Adaptogen, Energy booster Roots
Petroselinum crispum Parsley Flavonoids Apiin, Apigenin Antioxidant, Antimicrobial Leaves
Prunus avium Cherry Anthocyanins Cyanidin, Peonidin Anti-inflammatory, Heart health Fruit
Quercus robur Oak Tannins Quercitannic acid Astringent, Antimicrobial Bark
Rosa canina Rosehip Vitamins and Flavonoids Vitamin C, Quercetin Immune support, Antioxidant Fruits
Rubus idaeus Raspberry Phenolics Ellagitannins Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory Fruits
Silybum marianum Milk thistle Flavonolignans Silybin Liver health, Antioxidant Seeds
Thymus vulgaris Thyme Essential oils Thymol, Carvacrol Antimicrobial, Antioxidant Leaves
Urtica dioica Nettle Flavonoids Quercetin, Kaempferol Anti-inflammatory, Nutritional Leaves
Zingiber officinale Ginger Gingerols Gingerol, Shogaol Digestive aid, Anti-inflammatory Rhizome
Fucus vesiculosus Kelp Fucoidans Fucoidan Thyroid support, Nutrient source Seaweed
Boswellia serrata Frankincense Triterpenes Boswellic acid Anti-inflammatory, Pain relief Resin
Aspergillus oryzae Koji Enzymes Amylase, Protease Fermentation, Brewing Fungi
Brassica oleracea Cabbage Glucosinolates Sinigrin, Allyl isothiocyanate Cancer prevention, Nutritional Leaves
Capsicum annuum Bell pepper Capsaicinoids Capsaicin Pain relief, Metabolism booster Fruit
Prunus domestica Plum Phenolic acids Chlorogenic acid Digestive aid, Antioxidant Fruit
Salvia officinalis Sage Phenolic compounds Rosmarinic acid Digestive aid, Antioxidant Leaves
Rubus fruticosus Blackberry Anthocyanins Cyanidin, Delphinidin Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant Fruits
Vaccinium macrocarpon Cranberry Proanthocyanidins PACs Urinary health, Antioxidant Fruits
Aesculus hippocastanum Horse chestnut Saponins Aescin Anti-inflammatory, Venotonics Seeds
Arachis hypogaea Peanut Bioactive compounds Resveratrol Heart health, Antioxidant Seeds
Fagopyrum esculentum Buckwheat Flavonoids Rutin, Quercetin Cardiovascular health, Anti-inflammatory Seeds
Rheum rhabarbarum Rhubarb Anthraquinones Rheumemodins Digestive health, Laxative Stems
Tribulus terrestris Puncture vine Saponins Protodioscin Aphrodisiac, Testosterone booster Fruits
Serenoa repens Saw palmetto Fatty acids Beta-sitosterol Prostate health, Anti-inflammatory Berries
Cynara scolymus Artichoke Cynarin Cynarin Digestive aid, Liver support Leaves
Elaeagnus angustifolia Russian olive Flavonoids Quercetin, Kaempferol Antioxidant, Nutritional Fruit
Fucus gardneri Bladderwrack Iodine, Fucoidans Fucoidan Thyroid support, Nutritional Seaweed
Hibiscus sabdariffa Hibiscus Anthocyanins Hibiscus acid Heart health, Antioxidant Flowers
Myrtus communis Myrtle Essential oil Myrtol Antimicrobial, Digestive aid Leaves, Berries
Solanum lycopersicum Tomato Carotenoids Lycopene, Beta-carotene Heart health, Cancer prevention Fruit
Triphala Mixed fruits Tannins Emblica, Terminalia Digestive health, Detoxification Fruits
Capsicum frutescens Chili pepper Capsaicinoids Capsaicin Pain relief, Metabolism enhancer Fruits
Mentha spicata Spearmint Monoterpenes Carvone Digestive aid, Antimicrobial Leaves
Arnica montana Arnica Sesquiterpene lactones Helenalin Topical analgesic, Anti-inflammatory Flowers
Commiphora molmol Myrrh Resin acids Boswellic acid Pain relief, Antimicrobial Resin
Boswellia papyrifera Frankincense Triterpenes Boswellic acid Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant Resin
Coriandrum sativum Cilantro Flavonoids Linalool, Alpha-pinene Digestive aid, Antioxidant Leaves, Seeds
Curcuma zedoaria Zedoary Curcuminoids Zedoarol Digestive health, Anti-inflammatory Rhizome
Glycyrrhiza glabra Licorice Triterpenoids Glycyrrhizin Soothing, Anti-inflammatory Roots
Angelica sinensis Dong quai Coumarins Angelica, Ferulic acid Menstrual health, Blood tonic Roots
Zingiber zerumbet Shampoo ginger Gingerol Zingiberene Hair care, Soothing Rhizome
Cuminum cyminum Cumin Essential oils Cuminaldehyde Digestive aid, Flavoring Seeds
Ocimum basilicum Basil Essential oils Eugenol, Linalool Antioxidant, Antimicrobial Leaves
Corydalis yanhusuo Yanhusuo Isoquinoline alkaloids Dihydrocorybulbine Analgesic, Sedative Rhizome
Rubus parviflorus Thimbleberry Flavonoids Rutin Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory Fruits
Plantago major Plantain Iridoid glycosides Aucubin Wound healing, Anti-inflammatory Leaves
Avena sativa Oat Beta-glucans Avenanthramides Cholesterol-lowering, Heart health Seeds
Cheilanthes lanosa Rustyback fern Flavonoids Rutin, Quercetin Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory Leaves
Chrysanthemum morifolium Chrysanthemum Flavonoids Apigenin Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant Flowers
Echinacea purpurea Echinacea Alkamides Echinacoside Immune support, Antimicrobial Roots, Flowers
Zea mays Corn Carotenoids Lutein, Zeaxanthin Eye health, Antioxidant Seeds
Cosmarium Green algae Chlorophyll Chlorophyll a Nutritional supplement, Detoxification Algae
Rheum tataricum Tatarian rhubarb Anthraquinones Rhubarb acid Digestive health, Laxative Roots
Moringa oleifera Drumstick tree Vitamins Vitamins A, C, E Nutritional, Antioxidant Leaves
Angelonia goyazensis Angelonia Flavonoids Apigenin, Luteolin Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory Flowers
Soja hispida Soybean Isoflavones Genistein, Daidzein Hormone balance, Heart health Seeds
Malva sylvestris Mallow Mucilage Mucilage, Flavonoids Anti-inflammatory, Soothing Leaves, Flowers
Codonopsis pilosula Dangshen Saponins Codonopsin Energizing, Immune support Roots
Pelargonium sidoides Umckaloabo Phenolic compounds Pelargonidin Respiratory health, Antiviral Roots
Sambucus nigra Elderberry Flavonoids Cyanidin, Quercetin Immune support, Antioxidant Berries
Scutellaria baicalensis Skullcap Flavonoids Baicalin, Baicalein Anti-inflammatory, Anxiolytic Roots
Anethum graveolens Dill Essential oils Dillapiole Digestive aid, Flavoring Leaves, Seeds
Fumaria officinalis Fumitory Alkaloids Protopine Digestive aid, Detoxification Herb
Syzygium aromaticum Clove Eugenol Eugenol Antimicrobial, Analgesic Flower buds
Spilanthes acmella Acmella Alkaloids Spilanthol Analgesic, Antimicrobial Flowers
Thymus serpyllum Wild thyme Essential oils Thymol, Carvacrol Antimicrobial, Antioxidant Leaves
Ilex paraguariensis Yerba mate Caffeine Caffeine, Theobromine Stimulant, Antioxidant Leaves
Ammi visnaga Khella Furanocoumarins Visnagin Cardiovascular health, Anti-inflammatory Herb
Chlorella vulgaris Chlorella Chlorophyll, Proteins Chlorophyll a, Beta-carotene Detoxification, Nutritional Algae
Bernardia cumingii Mast herb Flavonoids Luteolin Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant Leaves
Adhatoda vasica Vasaka Alkaloids Vasicine Respiratory health, Antimicrobial Leaves
Silybum marianum Milk thistle Silymarin Silybin, Silymarin Liver health, Antioxidant Seeds
Rubus occidentalis Black raspberry Anthocyanins Cyanidin, Pelargonidin Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory Fruits
Silybum marianum Milk thistle Flavonolignans Silymarin Liver detoxification Seeds
Mentha arvensis Field mint Menthol Menthol Antimicrobial, Antioxidant Leaves
Ferula asafoetida Asafoetida Sulfur compounds Asafoetida Digestive aid, Flavoring Resin
Calendula officinalis Marigold Flavonoids Calendulosides Skin healing, Anti-inflammatory Flowers
Curcuma zedoaria Zedoary Curcuminoids Zedoarol Digestive health, Anti-inflammatory Rhizome
Piper nigrum Black pepper Alkaloids Piperine Digestive aid, Bioavailability enhancer Fruit
Blumea balsamifera Eurasian balsam Terpenoids Blumea oil Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic Leaves
Prunus serotina Black cherry Cyanogenic compounds Cyanogenic glycosides Respiratory health, Anti-inflammatory Bark
Withania somnifera Ashwagandha Alkaloids Withanolides Adaptogen, Stress relief Roots
Psychotria viridis Chacruna Tryptamines DMT, 5-MeO-DMT Psychoactive, Spiritual use Leaves
Trillium erectum Wake robin Saponins Trillagenin Antimicrobial, Wound healing Roots
Perilla frutescens Shiso Essential oils Perillaldehyde Digestive aid, Antioxidant Leaves
Fuchsia magellanica Fuchsia Flavonoids Anthocyanins Antioxidant, Ornamental uses Flowers
Polygonum multiflorum Fo-ti Anthraquinones Emodin Anti-aging, Hair health Roots
Trachyspermum ammi Carom seeds Essential oils Thymol Digestive aid, Antimicrobial Seeds
Ricinus communis Castor bean Ricinoleic acid Ricinoleic acid Laxative, Anti-inflammatory Seeds
Taraxacum officinale Dandelion Triterpenes Taraxasterol Liver support, Nutritional Leaves, Roots
Aesculus hippocastanum Horse chestnut Saponins Aesculin, Escin Circulatory health, Anti-inflammatory Seeds
Rheum palmatum Chinese rhubarb Anthraquinones Rheumemodins Digestive health, Laxative Roots
Fagopyrum esculentum Buckwheat Flavonoids Rutin, Quercetin Cardiovascular health, Nutritional Seeds
Matricaria chamomilla Chamomile Flavonoids Apigenin Anxiolytic, Digestive aid Flowers
Eleutherococcus senticosus Siberian ginseng Saponins Eleutherosides Adaptogen, Stress relief Roots
Gymnema sylvestre Gymnema Glycosides Gymnemic acid Sugar cravings, Blood sugar control Leaves
Alchemilla mollis Lady's mantle Tannins Tannins Antimicrobial, Wound healing Leaves
Polygonatum sibiricum Solomon's seal Saponins Polygonatene Wound healing, Anti-inflammatory Rhizome
Edible flowers Various Flavonoids Various Ornamental uses, Culinary Flowers
Angelica archangelica Garden angelica Essential oils Angelica oil Digestive aid, Flavoring Roots
Crocus sativus Saffron Carotenoids Crocins Mood enhancer, Culinary Stigmas
Graptopetalum paraguayense Ghost plant Flavonoids Various Ornamental uses, Medicinal Leaves
Morinda citrifolia Noni Flavonoids Iridoids Immune support, Anti-inflammatory Fruit
Rubus caesius Bramble Phenolics Antioxidants Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant Berries
Corroborreea Blueberry Anthocyanins Delphinidin, Cyanidin Cognitive health, Antioxidant Fruits
Corcnucopia Black currant Anthocyanins Cyanidin-3-glucoside Heart health, Anthocyanins Fruits
Cichorium intybus Chicory Chicoric acid Inulin Digestive health, Prebiotic Roots
Syzygium cumini Jambolan Flavonoids Jamunins Blood sugar control, Antioxidant Fruit
Spiraea salicifolia Willow-leafed spiraea Flavonoids Flavonoid glycosides Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant Leaves
Salvia miltiorrhiza Danshen Diterpenoids Tanshinones Cardiovascular health, Antioxidant Roots
Sphaeranthus indicus Gobhatula Eudesmanolides Eudesmanolide-1 Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant Flower heads
Polygonum cuspidatum Japanese knotweed Resveratrol Resveratrol Antioxidant, Cardiovascular health Roots
Forsythia suspensa Forsythia Flavonoids Forsythoside Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory Fruits
Carica papaya Papaya Enzymes Papain Digestive aid, Anti-inflammatory Fruit
Curcuma aromatica Wild turmeric Curcuminoids Curcumin Anti-inflammatory, Skin health Rhizome
Acalypha indica Indian acalypha Flavonoids Corylin Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory Leaves
Picrorhiza kurroa Kutki Iridoids Picroside Digestive health, Hepatoprotective Rhizome
Zanthoxylum piperitum Japanese pepper Essential oils Sanshool Digestive aid, Flavoring Fruit
Alangium salviifolium Alangium Saponins Alangium acid Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant Bark
Chrysopogon zizanioides Vetiver Essential oils Vetiver oil Calming, Soothing Roots
Nux vomica Strychnine tree Alkaloids Strychnine, Brucine Stimulant Seeds
Operculina turpethum Turpeth root Resins Resin Laxative, Anthelmintic Roots
Zinnia elegans Zinnia Flavonoids Various Ornamental uses, Medicinal Flowers
Centella asiatica Gotu kola Triterpenoids Madecassic acid Wound healing, Cognitive support Leaves
Galium aparine Cleavers Salicylic acid Chlorophyll Detoxification, Diuretic Leaves
Prunella vulgaris Selfheal Flavonoids Prunellin Wound healing, Antimicrobial Flowers
Abies balsamea Balsam fir Terpenes Balsam oil Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic Resin
Acer saccharum Sugar maple Phenolic acids Cinnamic acid Antioxidant, Antimicrobial Bark
Tephrosia villosa Tephrosia Alkaloids Tephrosin Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic Roots
Myrcia citrifolia Camu camu Anthocyanins C Vitamin, Antioxidants Immune support, Antioxidant Fruit
Solanum tuberosum Potato Carbohydrates Starch Nutritional, Culinary Tubers
Jasonia glutinosa White fir Essential oils Pinene Antimicrobial, Calming Leaves
Alstonia scholaris Devil's tree Alkaloids Alstonine Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial Bark
Buddleja davidii Butterfly bush Flavonoids Iridoids Ornamental uses, Attracts insects Flowers
Ruta graveolens Rue Coumarins Gravolins Antimicrobial, Insect repellent Leaves
Securinega suffruticosa Resifor Alkaloids Securin Antimicrobial, Stimulant Bark
Agaricus bisporus White button mushroom Polysaccharides Beta-glucans Immune support, Nutritional Mushrooms
Lonicera japonica Japanese honeysuckle Flavonoids Honeysuckle acid Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory Flowers
Trichocentrum Orchid Flavonoids Orchidanins Ornamental uses, Medicinal Flowers
Alpinia galanga Galangal Essential oils Galangin Digestive aid, Antimicrobial Rhizome
Angelonia Bluebell Flavonoids Apigenin Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant Flowers
Strawberry Fraugaria vesca Vitamin C, Folate Vitamin C Antioxidant, Nutritional Fruit
Walnut Juglans regia Omega-3 Fatty acids Alpha-linolenic acid Heart health, Nutritional Seeds
Sambucus canadensis Elderberry Flavonoids Cyanidin, Quercetin Immune support, Antioxidant Fruit
Liatris spicata Blazing star Flavonoids Liatrisides Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant Flowers
Anogeissus latifolia Gambier Tannins Anogeissus acid Wound healing, Antimicrobial Bark
Helichrysum italicum Immortelle Essential oils Neryl acetate Anti-inflammatory, Skin health Flowers
Humulus lupulus Hops Bitter acids Humulone Calming, Sleep aid Flowers
Hydrangea macrophylla Hydrangea Quercetin Quercetin Anti-inflammatory, Ornamental Flowers
Nymphaea alba White water lily Flavonoids Nymphaeol Calming, Antidepressant Flowers
Petroselinum crispum Parsley Flavonoids Apigenin Antioxidant, Antimicrobial Leaves
Sphenoclea zeylanica Water plantain Flavonoids Sphenoclein Antimicrobial, Antioxidant Leaves
Pitaya Hylocereus undatus Vitamin C Ascorbic acid Nutritional, Antioxidant Fruit
Persea americana Avocado Fatty acids Oleic acid Heart health, Nutritional Fruit
Broussonetia papyrifera Paper mulberry Polyphenols Various Anti-inflammatory, Medicinal Bark
Agrimonia eupatoria Agrimony Triterpenoids Agrimoniin Astringent, Antimicrobial Leaves
Taraxacum officinale Dandelion Triterpenoids Taraxasterol Diuretic, Antimicrobial Roots
Cymbopogon citratus Lemongrass Essential oils Citral Digestive aid, Antimicrobial Leaves
Pycnogenol French maritime pine Flavonoids Proanthocyanidins Antioxidant, Cardiovascular health Bark
Artemisia absinthium Wormwood Sesquiterpenes Thujone Digestive aid, Antimicrobial Leaves
Morinda citrifolia Noni Flavonoids Scopoletin Immune support, Antioxidant Fruit
Chrysanthemum morifolium Chrysanthemum Contacts Flavonoids Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant Flowers
Sparganium erectum Bur-reed Flavonoids Various Medicinal, Ornamental Leaves
Ilex aquifolium Holly Flavonoids Various Ornamental uses, Medicinal Leaves