Chloranthus serratus
Chloranthus serratus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (23 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Chloranthus serratus, scientifically known as Chloranthus serratus, is a perennial medicinal herb native to East Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, it is frequently utilized for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. This plant plays a vital role in herbal pharmacology, offering potential therapeutic benefits for various inflammatory conditions.
- Family
- Chloranthaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Whole Plant · Aerial Part
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Tricercandra Japonica · Chloranthus Serratus F. Prosperus · 5 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Chloranthus serratusSynonyms
- Tricercandra japonica
- Chloranthus serratus f. prosperus
- Chloranthus elatior
- Chloranthus elatior
- Nigrina serrata
- Chloranthus japonicus
- Chloranthus blumeanus
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Chloranthales, falling into the family Chloranthaceae. Finally, its taxonomic placement concludes within the genus Chloranthus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Chloranthales | WCVP |
| Family | Chloranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Chloranthus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical range across several key regions of Eastern Asia. Within the Russian Far East, its presence is specifically noted in the Kuril Islands. The species is also extensively distributed throughout various parts of China, including the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan regions. Additionally, its habitat extends into the islands of Japan. Together, these locations define the natural spreading pattern of Chloranthus serratus.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Chloranthus serratus, is valued in traditional medicine for its various therapeutic components. Medicinal preparations often utilize the whole plant to capture its full spectrum of bioactive compounds, though in some practices, the whole plants are dried and processed for decoctions. Specifically, the leaf is frequently harvested for its unique chemical properties, and the aerial part of the herb is commonly used in herbal formulations to treat inflammatory conditions. Additionally, the root serves as a vital medicinal component, often extracted to provide concentrated healing benefits.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | Fitoterapia (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial part | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| whole plants | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Chloranthus serratus has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Chloraeudolide, Chlorajaponol, Chlorajaposide, Chloranthalactone E, Cycloshizukaol A.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Chloraeudolide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chlorajaponol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chlorajaposide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chloranthalactone E | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cycloshizukaol A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Glycosides | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neolitacumone B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Serralactone A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chloraeudolide
- Journal of natural products
Chlorajaponol
- Journal of natural products
Chlorajaposide
- Journal of natural products
Chloranthalactone E
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
Cycloshizukaol A
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Flavonoids
- Heliyon
Glycosides
- Heliyon
Neolitacumone B
- Heliyon
Serralactone A
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
Tannins
- Heliyon
Activities
Chloranthus serratus has 2 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anxiolytic, Sedative.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anxiolytic | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | Fitoterapia (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EtOAc fraction (EF) | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol extract of the whole plants | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol extract (ME) | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanolic leaf extract | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| water fraction (WF) | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |