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 migaoSynonyms
- Cinnamomum migao
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 part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 5 supporting sources | ★★★☆☆ |
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Fruit
- Phytochemistry
- Frontiers in microbiology
- BMC plant biology
- Ecology and evolution
- BMC microbiology
Leaf
- 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.
| 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
- Frontiers in microbiology
BORNYL ACETATE
- Ecology and evolution
Bulnesol
- Ecology and evolution
CATALASE
- Ecology and evolution
Guaiol
- Phytochemistry
LIMONENE
- Frontiers in microbiology
Linalool
- Ecology and evolution
MDA
- Ecology and evolution
Malondialdehyde
- Ecology and evolution
Peroxidase
- 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.
| 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
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
- Ecology and evolution
Cv-3
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Essential oils
- Ecology and evolution
Fruits
- Phytochemistry