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

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Corydalis turtschaninovii

Synonyms

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.

Chemicals reported in Corydalis turtschaninovii
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Canadine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Canadine

  1. 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) ★☆☆☆☆