Botanical Overview
Cuphea epilobifolia is a species in the Lythraceae family. This species belongs to the Lythraceae family, a group of flowering plants. Phytochemical data for this species are limited at present.
Family Context
The Lythraceae family is widely distributed. Notable medicinal members include:
- Henna — 43 documented uses
- Sinicuichi — 21 documented uses
- Crape Myrtle — 21 documented uses
- Purple Loosestrife — 8 documented uses
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. Systematic pharmacological studies are needed to validate the traditional uses attributed to 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.