Botanical Overview
Hydnocarpus venenata is a species in the Flacourtiaceae family. This species belongs to the Flacourtiaceae family, a group of flowering plants. Phytochemical data for this species are limited at present.
General Description
It is endemic to Sri Lanka. The oil the plants produce is known as Kavetel.
Family Context
The Flacourtiaceae family is widely distributed. Notable medicinal members include:
- Peru Balsam — 25 documented uses
- True Chaulmoogra — 19 documented uses
- Hindi Chaulmoogra — 1 documented uses
Geographic Distribution
Hydnocarpus venenata has been recorded in 10 countries and territories worldwide, including Congo (DRC), Ghana, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, and others.
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.