Coptis japonica var. major
Coptis japonica var. major · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Coptis japonica var. major, is a potent perennial herb revered in traditional East Asian medicine. Renowned for its high berberine content, this plant offers significant antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and metabolic benefits. It serves as a vital natural resource for treating digestive ailments and regulating blood glucose levels.
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Coptis Brachypetala Var. Major
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Coptis japonica var. majorSynonyms
- Coptis brachypetala var. major
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized in the order Ranunculales and the family Ranunculaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Coptis as the variety major.
| 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 a specific variety of medicinal herb found within the region of Eastern Asia. Its natural geographical distribution is notably concentrated in the country of Japan. Within this territory, it thrives in specific ecological niches suitable for its growth. Because of this limited range, it is considered an endemic component of the Japanese flora. Consequently, its availability is tied directly to the unique environmental conditions found in that part of the world.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Coptis japonica var. major has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antioxidant
- International journal of biological macromolecules