Botanical Overview
Yoko (Paullinia yoko) is a species in the Sapindaceae family. This species belongs to the Sapindaceae family, a group of flowering plants. Phytochemical data for this species are limited at present.
Family Context
The Sapindaceae family is widely distributed. Notable medicinal members include:
- Hopwood — 22 documented uses
- Akee — 21 documented uses
- Schleichera oleosa — 21 documented uses
- Guarana — 9 documented uses
Active Compounds
Phytochemical research has identified 3 compounds in this species: ash, caffeine, water.
The identified compounds include the following categories:
- Alkaloid: nitrogenous compounds with diverse pharmacological activities
Research Status
Although this species has documented phytochemical constituents, its ethnobotanical and clinical documentation remains incomplete. The limited documentation available for this species represents an opportunity for ethnobotanical research.
ⓘ 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.