Cinnamomum subavenium
Cinnamomum subavenium, commonly known as a potent medicinal plant, holds significant value in traditional herbal medicine. Renowned for its aromatic properties, this species offers diverse therapeutic benefits, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Exploring its chemical constituents reveals its profound potential for supporting holistic health and treating various ailments.
- Scientific name: Cinnamomum subavenium
- Family: Lauraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Laurales and the family Lauraceae, it is classified under the genus Cinnamomum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Laurales | WCVP |
| Family | Lauraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cinnamomum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Cinnamomum subavenium, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic context and regional usage. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 细叶香桂 (zh), 细叶月桂 (zh), or 细叶香桂 (zh-hans, zh-cn), while in Taiwan, it is commonly called 香桂 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 细叶香桂 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 香桂 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 细叶香桂 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 细叶香桂 | Wikidata |
| zh | 细叶月桂 | Wikidata |
| zh | 香桂皮 | Wikidata |
| zh | 假桂皮 | Wikidata |
| zh | 香桂 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄樟 | Wikidata |
| zh | 香树皮 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several distinct regions of Asia. In China, its presence is noted throughout both the South-Central and Southeast territories. The species also extends into Eastern Asia, specifically inhabiting the island of Taiwan. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing within the borders of Bangladesh. Finally, its range reaches into Indo-China, where it is documented in Cambodia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sulawesi | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cinnamomum subavenium, utilizes several of its components for medicinal purposes, most notably its aromatic parts. The leaves are highly valued for their ability to yield a potent leaf oil, which is often extracted for its therapeutic properties. Additionally, the plant's structural components, including the stems and the bark, contain bioactive compounds. Specifically, the stem bark is a primary source of medicinal constituents, often harvested and processed to utilize the concentrated essence found within the woody layers of the plant.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem Bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cinnamomum subavenium has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Subamolide B, secosubamolide, secosubamolide A, subamolide D.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Subamolide B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| secosubamolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| secosubamolide A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| subamolide D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cinnamomum subavenium has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cinnamomum subavenium has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include abdominal pain, chest pain, colorectal cancer, hernia, inflammation.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| abdominal pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chest pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colorectal cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hernia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nausea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vomiting | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |