(Phyllanthaceae) Glochidion eriocarpum Champion ex Benth. 

Local name(s): ​

Medicinal use(s): To treat CNS disorders; also used as a tonic during pregnancy, at birth and postpartum

Part(s) used: stem

Field characters: Perennial, 2-3 m tall, young twig covered by smooth hair. Leaves simple, alternate, hairy. Flower not found. Fruit small, globose, many valves.

Locality: Phongsaly Province, Phongsaly District, Lark Sip Et Village.

Habitat: 

Altitude:  1,134 m asl.

Collector(s): M. Vanthanouvong

Collection number: MV_181 (= LAOS_181)

Collection date: January 16, 2001 

Additional data:  

Voucher specimen is in deposit at the Field Museum (F) Herbarium, Chicago, USA, under accession no. 2245785.
     Project: ICBG

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Local name(s): ​ກົກ ຮືບ ​ຫັດ (kohk hueb hat) ; ກົກ ຂີ້​ ມົດ (kohk khee moht)

Medicinal use(s): To treat uterus infection and gonorrhea

Part(s) used: stem

Field characters: Treelet 6 m tall, flowers pale yellowish, fruits pinkish red.

Locality: Xieng Khoang Province, Kham District, Kham Medicinal Biodiversity Preserve, 15 km from Kham town. Ba Tha village.

Habitat: Broadleaved evergreen submontane forest. Forest with semi-open canopy.

Altitude: 1200 m asl.

Collector(s): D.D. Soejarto, K. Sydara, M. Xayvue

Collection number: DDS 14999

Collection date: May 17, 2014 

Additional data:  

Voucher specimen is in deposit at the Field Museum (F) Herbarium, Chicago, USA, under accession no. 2313877.
     Project: CCF

    Synonyms, images, taxonomic description: 

Flora of China Vol. 11 Page 194, 198 Plants of the World onlineWFO-The World Flora Online GBIF Global Biodiversity Information Facility

   Medicinal properties:


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Kiem, P.V. et al. New triterpenoid saponins from Glochidion eriocarpum and their cytotoxic activity. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) 2009;  57(1):102-105. 

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Wisatre Kongcharoensuntorn W, Somnuk WW. Antibacterial Activity of Glochidiol from Glochidion eriocarpum Enhanced Tetracycline against Opportunistic Bacteria. Burapha Science Journal 2021, volume 26, no. 3. https://scijournal.buu.ac.th/index.php/sci/article/view/3665.