Cnidium japonicum
Cnidium japonicum, commonly known as "Chuan Chuan Niu" in Traditional Chinese Medicine, is a perennial herb valued for its therapeutic properties. Rich in essential oils and coumarins, it is primarily used to alleviate pain, improve blood circulation, and treat various skin conditions, making it a vital botanical in herbal pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Cnidium japonicum
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Apiaceae and is identified by the genus Cnidium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cnidium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cnidium japonicum, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is known as 滨蛇床, with the specific forms 滨蛇床 used in mainland China (zh-cn) and 濱蛇床 used in Taiwan (zh-tw). In Japan, the plant is called ハマゼリ (ja), while in Korea, it is known as 갯사상자 (ko).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 滨蛇床 | Wikidata |
| ja | ハマゼリ | Wikidata |
| ko | 갯사상자 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 滨蛇床 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 濱蛇床 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 滨蛇床 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of Eastern Asia. Within China, it is primarily found growing in the Manchuria region. Its range extends through the Korean Peninsula, where it is also commonly documented. In the maritime areas of Eastern Asia, the species can be located in Japan. Furthermore, its geographical presence includes the remote Ogasawara-shoto islands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Ogasawara-shoto | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cnidium japonicum, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine by employing the whole plants to harness its various therapeutic properties. From the roots and rhizomes to the stems, leaves, and flowering umbels, every part of the organism contributes to its complex chemical profile. By using the whole plants, practitioners can access a synergistic blend of essential oils and bioactive compounds that are often more effective when taken in their complete natural state rather than as isolated components.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plants | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cnidium japonicum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cnidimoside A.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cnidimoside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cnidium japonicum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |