Chinese peashrub
Caragana sinica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (26 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Chinese peashrub, scientifically known as Caragana sinica, is a versatile medicinal plant prized in traditional practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized to treat inflammatory conditions and support digestive health. This resilient shrub serves as a vital botanical resource in various holistic healing traditions worldwide.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Chinese Peashrub
- Scientific synonyms
- Aspalathus Chamlagu · Caragana Sinica Var. Megalantha · 9 more
Names
Common Names
- Chinese peashrub
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Chinesischer Erbsenstrauch
- Chinesischer Erbsenstrauch
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Caragana sinicaSynonyms
- Aspalathus chamlagu
- Caragana sinica var. megalantha
- Robinia chinensis
- Robinia flava
- Robinia sinica
- Robinia lucida
- Caragana sinica var. longipedunculata
- Robinia chamlagu
- Caragana chinensis
- Caragana chamlagu
- Caragana flava
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is established within the genus Caragana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Caragana | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions of East Asia. In China, its presence is widely documented across the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. It is also found further north within the Manchuria region of the country. Beyond the Chinese mainland, the species extends its range into Eastern Asia. Specifically, it can be located growing naturally in Japan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Caragana sinica or red pagoda bush, utilizes its specialized underground structures for both survival and medicinal purposes. The medicinal properties of the species are primarily concentrated in its roots, which are harvested to create traditional remedies. Specifically, the dried root is used in various decoctions, as the chemical compounds stored within the root system are believed to offer therapeutic benefits.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| root | Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Caragana sinica has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-Alpha-Viniferin, Kobophenol A, Hypaphorine, Mayurone, Miyabenol C.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-Alpha-Viniferin | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Kobophenol A | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypaphorine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mayurone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Miyabenol C | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pallidol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Polysaccharide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Thujopsene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-Viniferin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arabinose | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(+)-Alpha-Viniferin
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
- Planta medica
Kobophenol A
- Planta medica
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Hypaphorine
- Planta medica
Mayurone
- Journal of natural products
Miyabenol C
- Planta medica
Pallidol
- Planta medica
Polysaccharide
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Thujopsene
- Journal of natural products
alpha-Viniferin
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
arabinose
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Medicinal Uses
Caragana sinica has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, HSV-2, cancer, cough, fatigue.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HSV-2 | Archives of pharmacal research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatigue | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperuricemia | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Caragana sinica polysaccharide | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Extract | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cell suspension culture | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| α-viniferin | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |