Corydalis cava
Hollowroot
Corydalis cava, commonly known as Lungwort or Earthroot, is a perennial herb native to East Asia. Highly valued in traditional Chinese medicine, its rhizomes contain various alkaloids with potent sedative, analgesic, and antispasmodic properties. This plant is widely researched for its potential therapeutic effects on the nervous system.
- Scientific name: Corydalis cava
- Family: Papaveraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales. Finally, it is a member of the Papaveraceae family and falls under the genus Corydalis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Papaveraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Corydalis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Corydalis cava, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Poland, it is called Kokorycz pusta, while in France, it is known as Corydale creuse. In Frisian, the plant is called Holwoartel, and in Hungarian, it is identified as odvas keltike. Additionally, in Ukrainian, it is commonly known as Ряст порожнистий.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Kokorycz pusta | Wikidata |
| fr | Corydale creuse | Wikidata |
| fy | Holwoartel | Wikidata |
| hu | odvas keltike | Wikidata |
| uk | Ряст порожнистий | Wikidata |
| de | Hohler Lerchensporn | Wikidata |
| cs | dymnivka dutá | Wikidata |
| hsb | Pyšny kokorč | Wikidata |
| sv | Hålnunneört | Wikidata |
| da | Hulrodet Lærkespore | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its range extends through countries such as Denmark, Great Britain, and Sweden. Moving toward the center of the continent, the species is also well-established in Middle Europe. Specifically, it can be found growing within the borders of Austria. Additionally, the plant maintains a notable distribution in Belgium, completing its regional presence.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
Chemicals
Corydalis cava has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include protopine, adrenaline, allocryptopine, bulbocapnine, catecholamine.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| protopine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| adrenaline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| allocryptopine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bulbocapnine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catecholamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chelidonine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| corydaline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| corydine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| o-diphenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Corydalis cava has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hypnotic, Sedative.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hypnotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Corydalis cava has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Cancer, anxiety, cancer, fever, hypnotic.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypnotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |