| Pimenta racemosa | |
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Scientific classification
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Pimenta |
| Species: | P. racemosa
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| Pimenta racemosa (
Mill.) J.W.Moore
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Pimenta racemosa is a species of plant in the myrtle family ( Myrtaceae) that is native to the Caribbean region. Common names include West Indian bay tree, [3] bay rum tree, [3] and ciliment.
Uses
It is used in cooking and an essential oil is distilled to produce a fragrant cologne called bay rum; although the name is similar to names of flavored alcoholic beverages, the concentrated essential oil from the fruit is toxic and renders the product undrinkable. [4] The leaves are also used for herbal teas.[ further explanation needed]
Anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive properties
Extracts from multiple varieties of Pimenta racemosa display anti-inflammatory properties. These properties are mediated in part by terpenes such as abietic acid and lupeol, which alter neutrophil migration into inflamed regions. [5] [6]
Pimenta racemosa also demonstrates antinociceptive properties and has historically been used as an analgesic in the Caribbean. [7]
Description
The tree is 4–12 m tall and the white flowers, about 10 mm wide, become black, oval fruits measuring 7–12 mm. [8] The ideal conditions for P. racemosa are regular irrigation and bright sunshine.
Ecology
Pimenta racemosa is widely introduced and can become an invasive weed. [8] [9] The plants are now grown widely in other tropical areas, including Oceania.
References
- ^ IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group; Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) (2022). "Pimenta racemosa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T62783A208346431. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-1.RLTS.T62783A208346431.en. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ^ "The Plant List: A Working List of all Plant Species".
- ^ a b "Pimenta racemosa". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 2012-08-23.
- ^ desert-tropicals.com: West Indian Bay Tree, Bay Rum Tree
- ^ Fernández, MA; Tornos, MP; García, MD; de las Heras, B; Villar, AM; Sáenz, MT (18 February 2010). "Anti-inflammatory activity of abietic acid, a diterpene isolated from Pimenta racemosa var. grissea". Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 53 (6): 867–872. doi: 10.1211/0022357011776027.
- ^ Fernández, A; Álvarez, A; Garcı́a, MD; Sáenz, MT (April 2001). "Anti-inflammatory effect of Pimenta racemosa var. ozua and isolation of the triterpene lupeol". Il Farmaco. 56 (4): 335–338. doi: 10.1016/S0014-827X(01)01080-1.
- ^ Garcı́a, MD; Fernández, MA; Alvarez, A; Saenz, MT (March 2004). "Antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory effect of the aqueous extract from leaves of Pimenta racemosa var. ozua (Mirtaceae)". Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 91 (1): 69–73. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2003.11.018.
- ^ a b Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER): Myrtaceae: Pimenta racemosa (by J.W.Moore)
- ^ "USDA PLANTS Profile".
External links
Data related to
Pimenta racemosa at Wikispecies
Media related to
Pimenta racemosa at Wikimedia Commons
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| Pimenta racemosa | |
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Scientific classification
| |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Pimenta |
| Species: | P. racemosa
|
| Binomial name | |
| Pimenta racemosa (
Mill.) J.W.Moore
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| Synonyms [2] | |
|
List
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Pimenta racemosa is a species of plant in the myrtle family ( Myrtaceae) that is native to the Caribbean region. Common names include West Indian bay tree, [3] bay rum tree, [3] and ciliment.
Uses
It is used in cooking and an essential oil is distilled to produce a fragrant cologne called bay rum; although the name is similar to names of flavored alcoholic beverages, the concentrated essential oil from the fruit is toxic and renders the product undrinkable. [4] The leaves are also used for herbal teas.[ further explanation needed]
Anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive properties
Extracts from multiple varieties of Pimenta racemosa display anti-inflammatory properties. These properties are mediated in part by terpenes such as abietic acid and lupeol, which alter neutrophil migration into inflamed regions. [5] [6]
Pimenta racemosa also demonstrates antinociceptive properties and has historically been used as an analgesic in the Caribbean. [7]
Description
The tree is 4–12 m tall and the white flowers, about 10 mm wide, become black, oval fruits measuring 7–12 mm. [8] The ideal conditions for P. racemosa are regular irrigation and bright sunshine.
Ecology
Pimenta racemosa is widely introduced and can become an invasive weed. [8] [9] The plants are now grown widely in other tropical areas, including Oceania.
References
- ^ IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group; Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) (2022). "Pimenta racemosa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T62783A208346431. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-1.RLTS.T62783A208346431.en. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ^ "The Plant List: A Working List of all Plant Species".
- ^ a b "Pimenta racemosa". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 2012-08-23.
- ^ desert-tropicals.com: West Indian Bay Tree, Bay Rum Tree
- ^ Fernández, MA; Tornos, MP; García, MD; de las Heras, B; Villar, AM; Sáenz, MT (18 February 2010). "Anti-inflammatory activity of abietic acid, a diterpene isolated from Pimenta racemosa var. grissea". Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 53 (6): 867–872. doi: 10.1211/0022357011776027.
- ^ Fernández, A; Álvarez, A; Garcı́a, MD; Sáenz, MT (April 2001). "Anti-inflammatory effect of Pimenta racemosa var. ozua and isolation of the triterpene lupeol". Il Farmaco. 56 (4): 335–338. doi: 10.1016/S0014-827X(01)01080-1.
- ^ Garcı́a, MD; Fernández, MA; Alvarez, A; Saenz, MT (March 2004). "Antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory effect of the aqueous extract from leaves of Pimenta racemosa var. ozua (Mirtaceae)". Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 91 (1): 69–73. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2003.11.018.
- ^ a b Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER): Myrtaceae: Pimenta racemosa (by J.W.Moore)
- ^ "USDA PLANTS Profile".
External links
Data related to
Pimenta racemosa at Wikispecies
Media related to
Pimenta racemosa at Wikimedia Commons
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| This Myrtaceae article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |