Alpinia jianganfeng
Alpinia jianganfeng, commonly known as Kaoganjia, is a versatile medicinal herb valued in traditional practices. Belonging to the Zingiberaceae family, it is prized for its potent bioactive compounds. Used primarily to treat digestive ailments and inflammation, this plant plays a crucial role in enhancing wellness through natural therapeutic properties.
- Scientific name: Alpinia jianganfeng
- Family: Zingiberaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized under the order Zingiberales and the family Zingiberaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is found within the genus Alpinia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Zingiberales | WCVP |
| Family | Zingiberaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Alpinia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Alpinia jianganfeng, is recognized by several common names across different linguistic contexts. In Chinese, it is referred to as 箭秆风 (zh), which is also written as 箭秆风 (zh-hans) and 箭秆风 (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 箭秆风 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 箭秆风 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 箭秆风 | Wikidata |
| zh | 箭秆风 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across specific regions within China. Its natural habitat includes the South-Central parts of the country. Additionally, it can be found growing in the Southeast regions of China. These two areas represent the core geographical range for the species. Consequently, its occurrence is concentrated within these particular southern provinces.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Alpinia jianganfeng, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine for its therapeutic properties found within its underground structures. The most significant medicinal components are the rhizomes, which are harvested and processed to extract their active compounds. Whether referred to in the plural as rhizomes or in the singular as a single rhizome, these thickened, fleshy stems serve as the primary source for the plant's pharmacological applications.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rhizomes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Alpinia jianganfeng has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include beta-sitosterol, docosanoic acid, kaempferol-3-O-glucuronide.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| docosanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol-3-O-glucuronide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Alpinia jianganfeng has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include rheumatism.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |