Camphora parthenoxylon
Camphora parthenoxylon · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Camphora parthenoxylon, is a significant medicinal plant deeply rooted in traditional healing practices. Often referred to as Camphor tree, it is prized for its aromatic properties and therapeutic potential. Used widely in herbal medicine, it offers various bioactive compounds essential for treating diverse health ailments.
- Family
- Lauraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Bark · Fruit
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Parthenoxylon Pruinosum · Sassafras Parthenoxylon · 23 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Camphora parthenoxylonSynonyms
- Parthenoxylon pruinosum
- Sassafras parthenoxylon
- Cinnamomum parthenoxylon
- Parthenoxylon porrectum
- Camphora porrecta
- Cinnamomum porrectum
- Sassafras loureiroi
- Persea pseudosassafras
- Phoebe latifolia
- Parthenoxylon pseudosassafras
- Laurus parthenoxylon
- Laurus pseudosassafras
- Laurus porrecta
- Laurus chinensis
- Cinnamomum neesianum
- Cinnamomum barbatoaxillatum
- Cinnamomum inodorum
- Cinnamomum inunctum
- Camphora chinensis
- Cinnamomum pseudosassafras
- Cinnamomum penninervium
- Camphora inodora
- Cinnamomum malaccense
- Camphora inuncta
- Camphora pseudosassafras
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Laurales, falling into the family Lauraceae. Finally, the medicinal species is identified by the genus Cinnamomum (often associated with the specific epithet parthenoxylon).
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Laurales | WCVP |
| Family | Lauraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Camphora | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found spanning from the South-Central provinces to the Southeast territories. Additionally, its presence extends to the tropical island of Hainan. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, the species is documented in the region of Assam. Finally, its range reaches the high-altitude areas of the East Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Camphorwood, possesses various components that are utilized for their therapeutic properties. The aromatic woods are highly valued for their essential oils, which are often used in traditional medicine to provide calming or stimulating effects. Additionally, the bark can be harvested to extract medicinal compounds often used in topical or systemic treatments. Finally, the fruit also plays a role in the plant's biological profile, contributing to the overall chemical complexity of the species.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit | Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| woods | Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Camphora parthenoxylon has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 8-hydroxy-4,7,7-trimethyl-1,6-dioxaspiro[4.4]non-3-en-2-one, Cubebin, Hinokinin, Lignans.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hydroxy-4,7,7-trimethyl-1,6-dioxaspiro[4.4]non-3-en-2-one | Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cubebin | Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hinokinin | Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lignans | Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Camphora parthenoxylon has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Febrifuge, Tonic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Febrifuge | Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tonic | Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ethanolic extracts | Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanolic extract | Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanolic extracts | Journal of microbiology, immunology, and infection = Wei mian yu gan ran za zhi (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenolic oligomer-rich extract | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |