Botanical Overview
Grewia tiliaefolia is a species in the Tiliaceae family. This species belongs to the Tiliaceae family, a group of flowering plants. Phytochemical data for this species are limited at present.
Family Context
The Tiliaceae family is widely distributed. Notable medicinal members include:
- Jew’s Mallow — 10 documented uses
- Grewia asiatica — 9 documented uses
- Cereso — 5 documented uses
- Grewia tenax — 3 documented uses
Active Compounds
Phytochemical research has identified 1 compound in this species: betulin.
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.