Alpinia oxyphylla

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Zingiberales, it is classified under the family Zingiberaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Alpinia, specifically as the species Alpinia oxyphylla.

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across specific regions within East and Southeast Asia. In China, its presence is noted in the South-Central provinces as well as the Southeast regions. It can also be found growing on the tropical island of Hainan. Moving into Southeast Asia, the species extends its range into the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, Vietnam serves as a key geographical location for this medicinal plant.

Chemicals

Alpinia oxyphylla has 78 reported phytochemicals identified across 85 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include nootkatone, flavonoids, p-cymene, yakuchinone A, yakuchinone B.

Total chemicals

78

Scientific sources

85

Most Reported Compounds

Activities

Alpinia oxyphylla has 6 reported activities identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Neuroprotective, Anticancer, Antiviral, Chemopreventive.

Total activities

6

Scientific sources

13

Most Reported Activities

Medicinal Uses

Alpinia oxyphylla has 24 reported medicinal uses identified across 34 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diarrhea, Alzheimer's disease, cerebrovascular disorders, abdominal pain, dyspepsia.

Total uses

24

Scientific sources

34

Most Reported Uses