Maranta arundinacea Health effects and herbal facts
Known as
arrowroot maranta West Indian arrowroot

Medical use
Antidote Convalescence Demulcent Depurative Dysentery Erysipelas Hoarseness Medicine Refrigerant Rubefacient Shampoo Sore Sore(Throat) Sunburn Vulnerary Wound
Economic importance of Maranta arundinacea
Environmental | ornamental |
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Human food | starch |
Materials | gum/resin |
Medicines | folklore |
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Geografical distribution
- NORTHERN AMERICA
Native
- Northern Mexico: Mexico - San Luis Potosi, Sinaloa, Tamaulipas
- Southern Mexico: Mexico - Chiapas, Colima, Guerrero, Jalisco, Mexico, Michoacan, Morelos, Oaxaca, Puebla, Tabasco, Veracruz, Yucatan
- SOUTHERN AMERICA
Native
- Caribbean: Cuba; Dominican Republic; Grenada; Guadeloupe; Haiti; Martinique; Puerto Rico; St. Vincent and Grenadines; Virgin Islands (U.S.) - St. Croix
- Mesoamerica: Belize; Costa Rica; El Salvador; Guatemala; Honduras; Nicaragua; Panama
- Northern South America: French Guiana; Guyana; Suriname; Venezuela
- Brazil: Brazil
- Western South America: Colombia; Ecuador
Biological activities
11B-HSD-Inhibitor |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
ATPase-Inhibitor |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Absorbent |
Starch
found in Rhizome (695000 ppm)
|
Acidulant |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
|
Aldehyde-Oxidase-Inhibitor |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
Quercetin
found in Leaf
Vanillic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Allelochemic |
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Allelopathic |
Syringic-acid
found in Leaf
Vanillic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Allergenic |
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
Lignans
found in Leaf
Niacin
found in Root (16 ppm)
Protocatechuic-acid
found in Leaf
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Alpha-Glucosidase-Inhibitor |
Protocatechuic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Analgesic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
Quercetin
found in Leaf
Thiamin
found in Root (4 ppm)
|
Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Fiber
found in Root (61000 ppm)
|
Anthelmintic |
Vanillic-acid
found in Leaf
|
AntiAGE |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
|
AntiCFS |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
|
AntiCTS |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
|
AntiEBV |
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
|
AntiGTF |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
AntiHIV |
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
AntiLegionella |
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
Protocatechuic-acid
found in Leaf
|
AntiLyme |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Niacin
found in Root (16 ppm)
Riboflavin
found in Root (0.7 ppm)
Thiamin
found in Root (4 ppm)
|
AntiPMS |
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
Calcium
found in Root (467 ppm)
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antiacne |
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
|
Antiacrodynic |
Niacin
found in Root (16 ppm)
|
Antiaflatoxin |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antiaggregant |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Quercetin
found in Leaf
Salicylates
found in Fruit (0 ppm)
|
Antiaging |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antiakathisic |
Iron
found in Root (75 ppm)
|
Antialcoholic |
Thiamin
found in Root (4 ppm)
|
Antiallergic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Calcium
found in Root (467 ppm)
Niacin
found in Root (16 ppm)
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antialzheimeran |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Niacin
found in Root (16 ppm)
Quercetin
found in Leaf
Thiamin
found in Root (4 ppm)
|
Antiamblyopic |
Niacin
found in Root (16 ppm)
|
Antianaphylactic |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antianemic |
Iron
found in Root (75 ppm)
|
Antianginal |
Niacin
found in Root (16 ppm)
|
Antiangiogenic |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antianorectic |
Thiamin
found in Root (4 ppm)
|
Antianxiety |
Calcium
found in Root (467 ppm)
|
Antiarabiflavinotic |
Riboflavin
found in Root (0.7 ppm)
|
Antiarrhythmic |
Calcium
found in Root (467 ppm)
Protocatechuic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Antiarthritic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
Calcium
found in Root (467 ppm)
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antiasthmatic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
Protocatechuic-acid
found in Leaf
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antiatherosclerotic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Calcium
found in Root (467 ppm)
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antibackache |
Thiamin
found in Root (4 ppm)
|
Antibacterial |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
P-hydroxy-benzoic-acid
found in Leaf
Protocatechuic-acid
found in Leaf
Quercetin
found in Leaf
Vanillic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Antiberiberi |
Thiamin
found in Root (4 ppm)
|
Anticancer |
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
Vanillic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Anticanker |
Iron
found in Root (75 ppm)
Thiamin
found in Root (4 ppm)
|
Anticarcinogenic |
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Anticarcinomic |
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
|
Anticardiospasmic |
Thiamin
found in Root (4 ppm)
|
Anticariogenic |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Anticarpal-Tunnel |
Riboflavin
found in Root (0.7 ppm)
|
Anticataract |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Niacin
found in Root (16 ppm)
Quercetin
found in Leaf
Riboflavin
found in Root (0.7 ppm)
Thiamin
found in Root (4 ppm)
|
Anticephalagic |
Riboflavin
found in Root (0.7 ppm)
|
Anticervicaldysplasic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
Riboflavin
found in Root (0.7 ppm)
|
Anticheilitic |
Iron
found in Root (75 ppm)
Riboflavin
found in Root (0.7 ppm)
|
Antichilblain |
Niacin
found in Root (16 ppm)
|
Anticlastogen |
Protocatechuic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Anticlimacteric |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Calcium
found in Root (467 ppm)
|
Anticold |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
|
Anticolitic |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
Thiamin
found in Root (4 ppm)
|
Anticomplementary |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Anticonvulsant |
Niacin
found in Root (16 ppm)
|
Anticoronary |
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
|
Anticystitic |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antidecubitic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Riboflavin
found in Root (0.7 ppm)
Thiamin
found in Root (4 ppm)
|
Antideliriant |
Thiamin
found in Root (4 ppm)
|
Antidementia |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Niacin
found in Root (16 ppm)
Thiamin
found in Root (4 ppm)
|
Antidepressant |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Calcium
found in Root (467 ppm)
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antidermatitic |
Niacin
found in Root (16 ppm)
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antidiabetic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
Fiber
found in Root (61000 ppm)
Niacin
found in Root (16 ppm)
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antidyspeptic |
Thiamin
found in Root (4 ppm)
|
Antidysphagic |
Niacin
found in Root (16 ppm)
|
Antieczemic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
|
Antiedemic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
|
Antielastase |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antiencephalitic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antiencephalopathic |
Thiamin
found in Root (4 ppm)
|
Antiendometriotic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
|
Antiepileptic |
Niacin
found in Root (16 ppm)
|
Antiescherichic |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antiestrogenic |
Lignans
found in Leaf
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antifatigue |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Thiamin
found in Root (4 ppm)
Vanillic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Antifeedant |
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antifibrosarcomic |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antifibrotic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
|
Antiflu |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antigallstone |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
|
Antigastric |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antigastritic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Thiamin
found in Root (4 ppm)
|
Antigenotoxic |
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Antigingivitic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
|
Antiglaucomic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
|
Antiglossitic |
Riboflavin
found in Root (0.7 ppm)
|
Antigonadotropic |
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antihangover |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Niacin
found in Root (16 ppm)
Thiamin
found in Root (4 ppm)
|
Antiheartburn |
Thiamin
found in Root (4 ppm)
|
Antihemolytic |
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Antihemorrhagic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
|
Antihepatitic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
|
Antihepatotoxic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
Protocatechuic-acid
found in Leaf
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antiherpetic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
Protocatechuic-acid
found in Leaf
Quercetin
found in Leaf
Thiamin
found in Root (4 ppm)
|
Antihistaminic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
Niacin
found in Root (16 ppm)
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antihydrophobic |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antihyperactivity |
Niacin
found in Root (16 ppm)
|
Antihypercholesterolemic |
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Antihyperkeratotic |
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
|
Antihyperkinetic |
Calcium
found in Root (467 ppm)
|
Antihypertensive |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Calcium
found in Root (467 ppm)
Fiber
found in Root (61000 ppm)
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antihyperthyroid |
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Antiichythyotic |
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
|
Antiinfertility |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
|
Antiinflammatory |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
Protocatechuic-acid
found in Leaf
Quercetin
found in Leaf
Salicylates
found in Fruit (0 ppm)
Vanillic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Antiinsomniac |
Calcium
found in Root (467 ppm)
|
Antiinsomnic |
Niacin
found in Root (16 ppm)
|
Antiischemic |
Protocatechuic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Antikeratitic |
Riboflavin
found in Root (0.7 ppm)
|
Antileishmanic |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antilepric |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
|
Antileukemic |
Protocatechuic-acid
found in Leaf
Quercetin
found in Leaf
Vanillic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Antileukoplakic |
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
|
Antileukotriene |
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antilipoperoxidant |
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antilithic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
|
Antilupus |
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
|
Antimaculitic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
|
Antimalarial |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antimastitic |
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
|
Antimeasles |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
|
Antimelanogenic |
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
Protocatechuic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Antimelanomic |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antimenopausal |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Calcium
found in Root (467 ppm)
|
Antimenorrhagic |
Iron
found in Root (75 ppm)
|
Antimetastatic |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antimigraine |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Riboflavin
found in Root (0.7 ppm)
Thiamin
found in Root (4 ppm)
|
Antimutagenic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
Lignans
found in Leaf
P-hydroxy-benzoic-acid
found in Leaf
Protocatechuic-acid
found in Leaf
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antimycotic |
Lignans
found in Leaf
|
Antimyocarditic |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
Thiamin
found in Root (4 ppm)
|
Antinesidioblastosic |
Starch
found in Rhizome (695000 ppm)
|
Antineuralgic |
Niacin
found in Root (16 ppm)
Thiamin
found in Root (4 ppm)
|
Antineuramidase |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
|
Antineurasthenic |
Thiamin
found in Root (4 ppm)
|
Antineuritic |
Thiamin
found in Root (4 ppm)
|
Antineuropathic |
Thiamin
found in Root (4 ppm)
|
Antinitrosaminic |
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antinitrosic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
|
Antinociceptive |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antiobesity |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Calcium
found in Root (467 ppm)
Fiber
found in Root (61000 ppm)
|
Antiophidic |
Protocatechuic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Antiorchitic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
|
Antiosteoarthritic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
|
Antiosteoporotic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Calcium
found in Root (467 ppm)
Phosphorus
found in Root (561 ppm)
|
Antioxidant |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
Lignans
found in Leaf
P-hydroxy-benzoic-acid
found in Leaf
Protocatechuic-acid
found in Leaf
Quercetin
found in Leaf
Riboflavin
found in Root (0.7 ppm)
Syringic-acid
found in Leaf
Vanillic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Antiozenic |
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
|
Antipancreatitic |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antipapillomic |
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
|
Antiparkinsonian |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Niacin
found in Root (16 ppm)
|
Antiparotitic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
|
Antipellagric |
Niacin
found in Root (16 ppm)
Riboflavin
found in Root (0.7 ppm)
|
Antiperiodontal |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antiperiodontitic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Calcium
found in Root (467 ppm)
|
Antiperistaltic |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antipermeability |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antiperoxidant |
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
Protocatechuic-acid
found in Leaf
Quercetin
found in Leaf
Syringic-acid
found in Leaf
Vanillic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Antipharyngitic |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antiphotophobic |
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
Riboflavin
found in Root (0.7 ppm)
|
Antipityriasic |
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
|
Antiplaque |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antiplasmodial |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antipneumonic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
|
Antipodriac |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antipolio |
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antipoliomyelitic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Thiamin
found in Root (4 ppm)
|
Antiporphyric |
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
|
Antiproliferant |
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antiprostanoid |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antiprostatitic |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antipsoriac |
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antipyretic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Salicylates
found in Fruit (0 ppm)
|
Antiradicular |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
P-hydroxy-benzoic-acid
found in Leaf
Protocatechuic-acid
found in Leaf
Quercetin
found in Leaf
Syringic-acid
found in Leaf
Vanillic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Antiretinotic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
|
Antirheumatic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
Calcium
found in Root (467 ppm)
|
Antirhinitic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
|
Antiscorbutic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
|
Antiscotomic |
Niacin
found in Root (16 ppm)
|
Antiseptic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
Protocatechuic-acid
found in Leaf
Vanillic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Antishingles |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
|
Antisickling |
P-hydroxy-benzoic-acid
found in Leaf
Vanillic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Antispasmodic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Niacin
found in Root (16 ppm)
Protocatechuic-acid
found in Leaf
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antistreptococcic |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antistress |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
Calcium
found in Root (467 ppm)
|
Antisunburn |
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Antisyndrome-X |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
|
Antithiamin |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antithrombic |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antithyroid |
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Antitic |
Calcium
found in Root (467 ppm)
|
Antitrypanosomic |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antitumor-Promoter |
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
Quercetin
found in Leaf
Vanillic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Antitumor |
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
Fiber
found in Root (61000 ppm)
Lignans
found in Leaf
Quercetin
found in Leaf
Vanillic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Antitussive |
Protocatechuic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Antiulcer |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
Fiber
found in Root (61000 ppm)
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antiuricosuric |
Salicylates
found in Fruit (0 ppm)
|
Antivertigo |
Niacin
found in Root (16 ppm)
|
Antiviral |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
Lignans
found in Leaf
Protocatechuic-acid
found in Leaf
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Antixerophthalmic |
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
|
Anxiolytic |
Calcium
found in Root (467 ppm)
Phosphorus
found in Root (561 ppm)
|
Apoptotic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Protocatechuic-acid
found in Leaf
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Ascaricide |
Vanillic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Asthma-preventive |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
|
Autotoxic |
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Bacteristat |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Beta-Blocker |
Fiber
found in Root (61000 ppm)
|
Beta-Glucuronidase-Inhibitor |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
|
Bradycardiac |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
CNS-Active |
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
|
CNS-Stimulant |
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
|
COMT-Inhibitor |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
COX-1-Inhibitor |
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
|
COX-2-Inhibitor |
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Calcium-Antagonist |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
|
Calcium-Channel-Blocker |
Calcium
found in Root (467 ppm)
|
Calmodulin-Antagonist |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Cancer-Preventive |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
Fiber
found in Root (61000 ppm)
Lignans
found in Leaf
Niacin
found in Root (16 ppm)
P-hydroxy-benzoic-acid
found in Leaf
Quercetin
found in Leaf
Riboflavin
found in Root (0.7 ppm)
Vanillic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Candidicide |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Capillariprotective |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Carcinogenic |
Protocatechuic-acid
found in Leaf
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Cardioprotective |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
Fiber
found in Root (61000 ppm)
Niacin
found in Root (16 ppm)
Protocatechuic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Cardiovascular |
Lignans
found in Leaf
|
Catabolic |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Cathartic |
Lignans
found in Leaf
|
Chemopreventive |
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
Protocatechuic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Cholagogue |
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Choleretic |
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
Vanillic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Circulotonic |
Niacin
found in Root (16 ppm)
|
Clastogenic |
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Cold-preventive |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
|
Collagen-Sparing |
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Collagenic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
|
Colorant |
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
|
Copper-Chelator |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Cyclooxygenase-Inhibitor |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Cytochrome-P450-1A2-Inhibitor |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Cytotoxic |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Deiodinase-Inhibitor |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Detoxicant |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
|
Differentiator |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Diuretic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Calcium
found in Root (467 ppm)
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
Fiber
found in Root (61000 ppm)
|
Emollient |
Starch
found in Rhizome (695000 ppm)
|
Estrogenic |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Fibrinolytic |
Niacin
found in Root (16 ppm)
|
Fistula-Preventive |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
|
Fungicide |
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
Protocatechuic-acid
found in Leaf
Quercetin
found in Leaf
Vanillic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Fungistat |
P-hydroxy-benzoic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Gastroprotective |
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
|
Glucosyl-Transferase-Inhibitor |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Glutathione-Depleting |
Protocatechuic-acid
found in Leaf
|
HIV-RT-Inhibitor |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Hemostat |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Hepatomagenic |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Hepatoprotective |
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
Niacin
found in Root (16 ppm)
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Hepatotoxic |
Niacin
found in Root (16 ppm)
Protocatechuic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Histamine-Inhibitor |
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Hyperglycemic |
Salicylates
found in Fruit (0 ppm)
|
Hypocholesterolemic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Calcium
found in Root (467 ppm)
Fiber
found in Root (61000 ppm)
Niacin
found in Root (16 ppm)
|
Hypoglycemic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
Niacin
found in Root (16 ppm)
Quercetin
found in Leaf
Salicylates
found in Fruit (0 ppm)
|
Hypolipidemic |
Niacin
found in Root (16 ppm)
|
Hypotensive |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Calcium
found in Root (467 ppm)
Fiber
found in Root (61000 ppm)
|
Hypouricemic |
Fiber
found in Root (61000 ppm)
|
Immunomodulator |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
|
Immunostimulant |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
Phosphorus
found in Root (561 ppm)
Protocatechuic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Immunosuppressant |
P-hydroxy-benzoic-acid
found in Leaf
Vanillic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Inotropic |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Insectifuge |
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
Thiamin
found in Root (4 ppm)
|
Insulinogenic |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Interferon-Synergist |
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
|
Interferonogenic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Juvabional |
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Larvistat |
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Laxative |
Calcium
found in Root (467 ppm)
Fiber
found in Root (61000 ppm)
Vanillic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Leukotriene-Inhibitor |
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor |
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Lithogenic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
|
MAO-A-Inhibitor |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
MMP-9-Inhibitor |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Mast-Cell-Stabilizer |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Metal-Chelator |
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Metalloproteinase-Inhibitor |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Mucogenic |
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
|
Mucolytic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
|
Mutagenic |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
NADH-Oxidase-Inhibitor |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
NEP-Inhibitor |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
NF-kB-Inhibitor |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
NO-Genic |
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
|
NO-Inhibitor |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
NO-Synthase-Inhibitor |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Nephrotoxic |
Protocatechuic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Neuroprotective |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
Thiamin
found in Root (4 ppm)
|
Ornithine-Decarboxylase-Inhibitor |
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Osteogenic |
Phosphorus
found in Root (561 ppm)
|
Oviposition-Stimulant |
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
|
P450-Inducer |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
P450-Inhibitor |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
PGE2-Inhibitor |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
PTK-Inhibitor |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Pesticide |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
P-hydroxy-benzoic-acid
found in Leaf
Protocatechuic-acid
found in Leaf
Quercetin
found in Leaf
Thiamin
found in Root (4 ppm)
Vanillic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Phagocytotic |
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
Protocatechuic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Phospholipase-Inhibitor |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Phytoalexin |
P-hydroxy-benzoic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Plasmodicide |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Poultice |
Starch
found in Rhizome (695000 ppm)
|
Proliferant |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Prooxidant |
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
Iron
found in Root (75 ppm)
|
Prostaglandigenic |
P-hydroxy-benzoic-acid
found in Leaf
Protocatechuic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Prostaglandin-Synthesis-Inhibitor |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Protein-Kinase-C-Inhibitor |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Quinone-Reductase-Inducer |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Secretogogue |
P-hydroxy-benzoic-acid
found in Leaf
Protocatechuic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Sedative |
Niacin
found in Root (16 ppm)
|
Serotoninergic |
Niacin
found in Root (16 ppm)
|
Sunscreen |
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Sweetener |
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
|
TNF-alpha-Inhibitor |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Teratologic |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Thymoprotective |
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
|
Topoisomerase-I-Inhibitor |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Topoisomerase-II-Inhibitor |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Tranquilizer |
Calcium
found in Root (467 ppm)
|
Tumorigenic |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Tyrosinase-Inhibitor |
Protocatechuic-acid
found in Leaf
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Tyrosine-Kinase-Inhibitor |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Ubiquiot |
Beta-carotene
found in Root (0 ppm)
P-hydroxy-benzoic-acid
found in Leaf
Protocatechuic-acid
found in Leaf
Syringic-acid
found in Leaf
Vanillic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Uricosuric |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Salicylates
found in Fruit (0 ppm)
|
Urinary-Acidulant |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
|
VEGF-Inhibitor |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Vasodilator |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Calcium
found in Root (467 ppm)
Fiber
found in Root (61000 ppm)
Niacin
found in Root (16 ppm)
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
Vulnerary |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Root (215 ppm)
Chlorogenic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Xanthine-Oxidase-Inhibitor |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
cAMP-Phosphodiesterase-Inhibitor |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
iNOS-Inhibitor |
Quercetin
found in Leaf
|
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Chemicals detected
Chemical | Plant part | Low ppm | High ppm |
---|---|---|---|
Ascorbic-acid | Root | 70 | 215 |
Ash | Root | 9,000 | 37,000 |
Beta-carotene | Root | 0 | |
Calcium | Root | 150 | 467 |
Carbohydrates | Root | 295,000 | 911,000 |
Chlorogenic-acid | Leaf | ||
Fat | Root | 1,000 | 6,000 |
Fiber | Root | 19,000 | 61,000 |
Iron | Root | 19 | 75 |
Kilocalories | Root | 1,250 | 3,830 |
Lignans | Leaf | ||
Niacin | Root | 5 | 16 |
P-hydroxy-benzoic-acid | Leaf | ||
Phloretic-acid | Leaf | ||
Phosphorus | Root | 180 | 561 |
Protein | Root | 16,000 | 56,000 |
Protocatechuic-acid | Leaf | ||
Quercetin | Leaf | ||
Riboflavin | Root | 0.2 | 0.7 |
Salicylates | Fruit | 0 | |
Starch | Rhizome | 250,000 | 695,000 |
Sugars | Root | 21,000 | 63,000 |
Syringic-acid | Leaf | ||
Thiamin | Root | 0.8 | 4 |
Vanillic-acid | Leaf | ||
Water | Root | 572,000 | 674,000 |
Reference: Dr. Duke's Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases. [Online Database]