Corydalis crispa
Corydalis crispa, commonly known as creeping corydalis, is a perennial herb native to North America. Renowned in traditional herbalism, it contains various alkaloids, particularly isoquinoline derivatives. These bioactive compounds are studied for their potential sedative, analgesic, and antispasmodic properties, making this plant a subject of significant pharmacological interest.
- Scientific name: Corydalis crispa
- Family: Papaveraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 falls under the order Ranunculales and the family Papaveraceae. Finally, it is identified by its 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 crispa, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic or regional context. In Chinese, it is identified by the names 皱波黄堇 (zh), 皱波黄堇 (zh-hans), and 皱波黄堇 (zh-cn), while it is also known as 抓桑 (zh) and 隆恩 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 皱波黄堇 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 皱波黄堇 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 皱波黄堇 | Wikidata |
| zh | 抓桑 | Wikidata |
| zh | 隆恩 | Wikidata |
| zh | 隆结路恩 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution primarily focused within high-altitude Asian regions. In China, its presence is notably documented within the Tibet region. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species can be found throughout the East Himalaya. These locations suggest that the plant thrives in mountainous environments characteristic of these areas. Consequently, its natural habitat is limited to these distinct ecological zones.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Corydalis crispa has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 13-oxocryptopine, 14-O-acetylneoline, bergapten, bicuculline, coreximine.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 13-oxocryptopine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 14-O-acetylneoline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bergapten | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bicuculline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coreximine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isomyristicin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linalool oxide acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ochrobirine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protopine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pseudaconitine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Corydalis crispa has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, Schistosomiasis, autoimmunity, cancer, infectious diseases.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Schistosomiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| autoimmunity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trichuriasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |