Cissus assamica
Cissus assamica, commonly known as the Assam Cissus, is a versatile medicinal climber native to the tropical regions of Northeast India. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant is traditionally used in folk medicine to treat various ailments, offering significant therapeutic potential in modern pharmacological research and herbal treatments.
- Scientific name: Cissus assamica
- Family: Vitaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Cissus assamica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Vitales and the family Vitaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its specific genus, Cissus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Vitales | WCVP |
| Family | Vitaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cissus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Cissus assamica, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Simplified Chinese, including the regions for mainland China (zh-cn) and general usage (zh-hans), it is referred to as 苦郎藤, a name that is also used in other Chinese dialects (zh). In Taiwan, the plant is commonly known as 紅毛粉藤 (zh-tw), while another distinct Chinese designation for the species is 毛叶白粉藤 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 苦郎藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 紅毛粉藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 苦郎藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 苦郎藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 毛叶白粉藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 风叶藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 苦朗藤 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spread across several key regions of East Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central provinces as well as the Southeast. It can also be found in the tropical climate of Hainan and the high-altitude terrains of Tibet. Extending beyond the mainland, its distribution includes the island of Taiwan. Collectively, these locations highlight the broad ecological footprint of Cissus assamica across the region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | 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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cissus assamica, utilizes various anatomical structures to thrive and deliver its medicinal properties. The stems are typically characterized by their climbing or vining nature, providing the necessary support and vascular transport to reach sunlight. Complementing the structural role of the stems, the leaves are essential components that facilitate photosynthesis and serve as a primary source of the bioactive compounds used in traditional treatments.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cissus assamica has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Curlone, aR-Turmerone, bergenin, beta-Sitosterol, isolariciresinol-9-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Curlone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aR-Turmerone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bergenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-Sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isolariciresinol-9-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cissus assamica has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cissus assamica has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include pain, diarrhea, hyperglycemia, infections, pyrexia.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pain | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperglycemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pyrexia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| snake bite | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |