Cibotium barometz
Cibotium barometz, commonly known as the Devil's Claw or Konjac, is a unique medicinal plant prized in traditional Asian medicine. Renowned for its tuberous rhizome, it is frequently used to treat inflammatory conditions, bolster circulation, and manage pain, offering a fascinating intersection of botanical curiosity and therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Cibotium barometz
- Family: Cyatheaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Polypodiinae, it is ordered under Cyatheales and placed in the family Cyatheaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Cibotium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Polypodiinae | WCVP |
| Order | Cyatheales | WCVP |
| Family | Cyatheaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cibotium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cibotium barometz, is recognized by various local names across different regions. In Nan Chinese, it is referred to as Káu-chit, while in Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and the Hong Kong dialect, it is commonly called 金狗毛蕨. Additionally, in Indonesian, the plant is known as Penawar jambi.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| nan | Káu-chit | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 金狗毛蕨 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 金狗毛蕨 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 金狗毛蕨 | Wikidata |
| id | Penawar jambi | Wikidata |
| vi | Cẩu tích | Wikidata |
| ms | Ayam mas | Wikidata |
| min | Paku simpai | Wikidata |
| zh | 金狗毛蕨 | Wikidata |
| th | ว่านลูกไก่ทอง | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical presence across several key regions of East Asia. Within China, it can be found spanning from the South-Central provinces to the island of Hainan. Its distribution also extends into the China Southeast region and reaches the high-altitude areas of Tibet. Beyond mainland China, the species is located within the Nansei-shoto islands of Eastern Asia. Together, these locations define the specific ecological range where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known for its unique medicinal properties, is characterized by its distinct morphological features. The most significant part used in traditional practices is the rhizome, which is highly valued for its specific therapeutic qualities. Often, the medicinal preparations involve using dried rhizome slices to ensure precise dosing. In some botanical descriptions, the underground structure may be referred to as a rhizoma, while the collective presence of these rhizomes provides the plant's primary active compounds. Above the ground, the plant also features green leaves that contribute to its overall biological structure.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rhizome | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizomes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizome slices | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cibotium barometz has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-catechin, (-)-epicatechin, apigenin, apigenin-7-glucoside, eriodictyol.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin-7-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eriodictyol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naringenin chalcone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naringenin-7-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vitexin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cibotium barometz has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cibotium barometz has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gastric ulcer, osteoporosis, pain, post-menopausal osteoporosis, postmenopausal osteoporosis.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gastric ulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| osteoporosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| post-menopausal osteoporosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| postmenopausal osteoporosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| prostate cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |