Korean corydalis
Corydalis turtschaninovii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Korean corydalis, scientifically known as Corydalis turtschaninovii, is a perennial herb native to East Asia, highly valued in traditional medicine. Renowned for its sedative and analgesic properties, it contains bioactive alkaloids used to treat various ailments. This potent botanical offers significant therapeutic potential for neurological and pain management applications.
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Korean Corydalis
- Scientific synonyms
- Pistolochia Turtschaninovii · Capnoides Turtschaninovii
Names
Common Names
- Korean corydalis
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Corydalis turtschaninoviiSynonyms
- Pistolochia turtschaninovii
- Capnoides turtschaninovii
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further categorized into the order Ranunculales and the family Papaveraceae. Within these groups, it is specifically identified 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 |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range that spans across several distinct regions of Northeast Asia. In the vast territory of Siberia, its presence is specifically noted in the Chita region. Moving eastward, the species is widely distributed throughout the Russian Far East, including the Amur, Khabarovsk, and Primorye areas. Additionally, its habitat extends into the northern reaches of China, particularly within Inner Mongolia. Together, these locations define the natural ecological boundaries where this medicinal species can be found.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Corydalis turtschaninovii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Canadine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Canadine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Canadine
- International journal of molecular sciences
Medicinal Uses
Corydalis turtschaninovii has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Cachexia, muscle atrophy, sarcopenia.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cachexia | International journal of molecular sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| muscle atrophy | International journal of molecular sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sarcopenia | International journal of molecular sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |