zang qie
Anisodus tanguticus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Moderate (122 studies) · ★★★☆☆
Zang qie, scientifically known as Anisodus tangutiensis, is a traditional medicinal herb native to the high-altitude regions of the Tibetan Plateau. Renowned in traditional Chinese medicine, it is primarily utilized for its potent alkaloid content, offering significant therapeutic benefits in treating pain, inflammation, and various respiratory ailments.
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Hairy Root · Hairy Roots
- Common names
- Zang Qie
- Scientific synonyms
- Whitleya Tangutica · Scopolina Tangutica · 2 more
Names
Common Names
- zang qie
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Scopolia tangutica
- Anisodus tanguticus var. viridulus
- Anisodus tanguticus var viridulus
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Anisodus tanguticusSynonyms
- Whitleya tangutica
- Scopolina tangutica
- Scopolia tangutica
- Anisodus tanguticus var. viridulus
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Solanales and the family Solanaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Anisodus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Solanales | WCVP |
| Family | Solanaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Anisodus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several distinct regions within China. Its presence is noted in the South-Central and North-Central territories of the country. Furthermore, it can be found growing in the high-altitude areas of Qinghai and Tibet. Beyond the borders of China, its range extends into the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, the species is also documented to inhabit the mountainous landscapes of Nepal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Anisodus tanguticus, is highly valued in traditional medicine, particularly for the therapeutic compounds found within its subterranean structures. The primary medicinal component is derived from the roots, which are carefully harvested for their bioactive properties. More specifically, researchers and herbalists often focus on the hairy roots that develop during the growth process, as these structures are rich in alkaloids. Whether studying the entire system of hairy roots or focusing on a single, potent hairy root, understanding these specific parts is essential for the effective cultivation and processing of this species.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hairy root | Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hairy roots | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Anisodus tanguticus has 20 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ATROPINE, scopolamine, anisodamine, hyoscyamine, 2A.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ATROPINE | Dr. Duke (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| scopolamine | Dr. Duke (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| anisodamine | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyoscyamine | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2A | Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2B | Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3A | Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3B | Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6-beta-hydroxyhyoscyamine | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CA | Guang pu xue yu guang pu fen xi = Guang pu (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Anisodus tanguticus has 86 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antispasmodic, Allergenic, Amnesigenic, Analgesic, Anesthetic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antispasmodic | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Amnesigenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anesthetic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anhydrotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiMeniere's | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiSeptic-Shock | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiaggregant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antianoxic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Anisodus tanguticus has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include morphine addiction, septic shock, shock.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| morphine addiction | Therapie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| septic shock | Therapie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| shock | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hairy root cultures | Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hairy roots | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots of Anisodus tanguticus | Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |