Celastrus paniculatus
Celastrus paniculata
Celastrus paniculatus, commonly known as the Bittersweet Staff Vine, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to Asia. Renowned in traditional practices, its leaves, bark, and roots possess significant therapeutic properties. Often utilized to treat inflammatory conditions and digestive ailments, this plant offers a rich source of bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Celastrus paniculatus
- Family: Celastraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following its placement in the subclass Magnoliidae and order Celastrales, it is categorized under the family Celastraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identification falls within the genus Celastrus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Celastrales | WCVP |
| Family | Celastraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Celastrus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Celastrus paniculatus, is known by various regional names across different languages and cultures. In Chinese, it is referred to as 灯油藤 (zh-hans), 燈油藤 (zh-hant), and 燈油藤 (zh-hk). In the Indian languages of Malayalam and Marathi, it is commonly known as കിളിതീനിപ്പഞ്ഞി (ml) and मालकांगोणी (mr).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 灯油藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 燈油藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 燈油藤 | Wikidata |
| ml | കിളിതീനിപ്പഞ്ഞി | Wikidata |
| mr | मालकांगोणी | Wikidata |
| te | జ్యోతిష్మతి | Wikidata |
| th | กระทงลาย | Wikidata |
| zh | 灯油藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 多花滇南蛇藤 | Wikidata |
| kn | ಕಂಗೊಂದಿ ಬಳ್ಳಿ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several specific regions of Asia. In China, it can be found throughout the South-Central provinces as well as the Southeast regions. Its presence is also noted on the island of Hainan within the Chinese territory. Moving towards Eastern Asia, the species is documented to grow in Taiwan. Finally, its distribution extends to the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the state of Assam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Celastrus paniculatus, possesses various components that are utilized in medicinal studies and traditional practices. The whole plant is often researched for its diverse phytochemical profile, providing a comprehensive source of bioactive compounds. Specifically, the seeds serve as a significant point of interest, as the seed itself contains concentrated medicinal properties that can be further refined. From these, the seed oil can be extracted, offering a potent lipid-based medium for therapeutic applications. Furthermore, scientific investigations frequently employ a methanolic extract to isolate specific alkaloids and flavonoids, ensuring that the healing potential of the plant is thoroughly analyzed and understood.- Total parts
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 15
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| seed oil | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| seed | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanolic extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Seed | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Celastrus paniculatus has 26 reported phytochemicals identified across 26 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include benzoic acid, carpesterol benzoate, cubenol, fatty acid esters, globulol.
- Total chemicals
- 26
- Scientific sources
- 26
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| benzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carpesterol benzoate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cubenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acid esters | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| globulol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isophytol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linalool | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linoleic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malkangunin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Celastrus paniculatus has 10 reported activities identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Neuroprotective, Analgesic, Hypolipidemic, Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipsychotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardiovascular | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Memory-Enhancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Celastrus paniculatus has 32 reported medicinal uses identified across 40 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cognitive dysfunction, schizophrenia, analgesic, cognitive dysfunctions, epilepsy.
- Total uses
- 32
- Scientific sources
- 40
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cognitive dysfunction | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| schizophrenia | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| analgesic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cognitive dysfunctions | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epilepsy | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| memory | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dental caries | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gram-negative bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |