Camphora migao

Camphora migao · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (21 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Camphora migao, is a remarkable medicinal plant cherished in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent aromatic properties, it contains unique bioactive compounds used to treat various ailments. This versatile botanical offers significant therapeutic potential, serving as a vital resource in natural pharmacology and wellness.

Family
Lauraceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Fruit · Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Cinnamomum Migao

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Camphora migao

Synonyms

Sources: Catalogue of Life

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 organized under the order Laurales and the family Lauraceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Cinnamomum (often referred to in specific contexts as Cinnamomum migao).

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Laurales
Family Lauraceae
Genus Camphora

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range within the diverse landscapes of China. It is primarily documented to grow across the South-Central regions of the country. Additionally, its natural habitat extends into the Southeast provinces of China. These specific areas provide the necessary environmental conditions required for its survival. Consequently, its distribution is concentrated within these particular southern and central territories.

Region Area
China China South-Central
China China Southeast

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Camphora migao has 2 reported plant parts identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit, leaf.

Plant parts reported in Camphora migao
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Fruit 5 supporting sources ★★★☆☆
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Fruit

  1. Phytochemistry
  2. Frontiers in microbiology
  3. BMC plant biology
  4. Ecology and evolution
  5. BMC microbiology

Leaf

  1. International journal of molecular sciences

Chemicals

Camphora migao has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-Cineole, BORNYL ACETATE, Bulnesol, CATALASE, Guaiol.

Chemicals reported in Camphora migao
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
1,8-Cineole 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
BORNYL ACETATE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Bulnesol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CATALASE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Guaiol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
LIMONENE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Linalool 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
MDA 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Malondialdehyde 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Peroxidase 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

1,8-Cineole

  1. Frontiers in microbiology

BORNYL ACETATE

  1. Ecology and evolution

Bulnesol

  1. Ecology and evolution

CATALASE

  1. Ecology and evolution

Guaiol

  1. Phytochemistry

LIMONENE

  1. Frontiers in microbiology

Linalool

  1. Ecology and evolution

MDA

  1. Ecology and evolution

Malondialdehyde

  1. Ecology and evolution

Peroxidase

  1. Ecology and evolution

Preparations

Camphora migao has 4 reported preparations identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include volatile oil, CV-3, essential oils, fruits.

Preparations reported for Camphora migao
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Volatile oil 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cv-3 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Essential oils 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Fruits 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Volatile oil

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
  2. Ecology and evolution

Cv-3

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Essential oils

  1. Ecology and evolution

Fruits

  1. Phytochemistry