(Boraginaceae) Heliotropium indicum L.

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Medicinal use(s): treat malaria.

Part(s) used: entire plant.

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Locality: Champasak Province, Champasak District, Khanyeng Village.

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Altitude:  m asl.

Collector(s): S. Bouamanivong, K. Phapkaysone, O. Keokongtone 

Collection number(s): LAOS_782

Collection Date: June 6, 2005

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 Fayed MAA. Heliotropium; a genus rich in pyrrolizidine alkaloids: A systematic review following its phytochemistry and pharmacology. Phytomedicine Plus 2021, volume 1, issue 2,100036. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phyplu.2021.100036. 

Kyei S, Koffuor GA, Ramkissoon P, et al. Anti-inflammatory effect of Heliotropium indicum Linn on lipopolysaccharide-induced uveitis in New Zealand white rabbits. Int J Ophthalmol 2016,9(4):528-35. doi: 10.18240/ijo.2016.04.08 

Sarkar C, Mondal M, Khanom B, et al. Heliotropium indicum L.: From Farm to a Source of Bioactive Compounds with Therapeutic Activity. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2021,2021:9965481.  doi: 10.1155/2021/9965481 

Wumbornyi BB, Prempeh EA, Ankamah S, et al. A Review of the Pharmacological Activities and Safety of Heliotropium indicum. Journal of Natural Remedies 2025, vol. 25, issue 7. DOI: https://doi.org/10.18311/jnr/2025/44625

Yeo D, Attioua B, Lehalle C, et al. Isolation of wound healing compounds from Heliotropium indicum. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science 2011, 01 (10): 102-106. https://www.japsonline.com/admin/php/uploads/307_pdf.pdf