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Coptis japonica var. anemonifolia

Coptis japonica var. anemonifolia · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Coptis japonica var. anemonifolia, is a perennial herb highly valued in traditional East Asian medicine. Renowned for its high berberine content, this plant possesses potent antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. It is frequently utilized to treat gastrointestinal issues, skin infections, and metabolic disorders, serving as a vital therapeutic resource.

Family
Ranunculaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Rhizome
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Coptis Japonica F. Viridiflora · Coptis Japonica Var. Dissecta · 3 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Coptis japonica var. anemonifolia

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Ranunculales and placed in the family Ranunculaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Coptis, specifically the variety anemonifolia.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Ranunculales
Family Ranunculaceae
Genus Coptis

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is characterized by a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural occurrence is concentrated within the region of Eastern Asia. Specifically, this variety can be found growing natively in Japan. Because of this localized habitat, it is considered an endemic species to that particular island nation. Understanding this distribution is essential for studying its ecological requirements and conservation needs.

Region Area
Eastern Asia Japan

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Coptis japonica var. anemonifolia has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include rhizome.

Plant parts reported in Coptis japonica var. anemonifolia
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Rhizome 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Rhizome

  1. Archives of pharmacal research

Chemicals

Coptis japonica var. anemonifolia has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Lignans, Pinoresinol, Woorenoside V.

Chemicals reported in Coptis japonica var. anemonifolia
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Lignans 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Pinoresinol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Woorenoside V 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Lignans

  1. Archives of pharmacal research

Pinoresinol

  1. Archives of pharmacal research

Woorenoside V

  1. Archives of pharmacal research

Activities

Coptis japonica var. anemonifolia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Activities reported in Coptis japonica var. anemonifolia
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antioxidant

  1. International journal of biological macromolecules

Preparations

Coptis japonica var. anemonifolia has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include rhizomes.

Preparations reported for Coptis japonica var. anemonifolia
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Rhizomes 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Rhizomes

  1. Archives of pharmacal research