Botanical Overview
Boehmeria excelsa is a species in the Urticaceae family. This species belongs to the Urticaceae family, a group of flowering plants. Phytochemical data for this species are limited at present.
Family Context
The Urticaceae family is widely distributed. Notable medicinal members include:
- European Nettle — 63 documented uses
- Ramie — 20 documented uses
Geographic Distribution
Boehmeria excelsa has been recorded in Argentina, Chile, and ZZ.
Active Compounds
Phytochemical research has identified 1 compound in this species: betulinic-acid.
Research Status
Although this species has documented phytochemical constituents, its ethnobotanical and clinical documentation remains incomplete. Further ethnobotanical and pharmacological research may reveal additional therapeutic applications for this species.
ⓘ Information
Information on this page is compiled from Dr. Duke’s Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases (USDA ARS), a public domain resource. Consult a healthcare professional before using any herbal preparation.