Crataegus pinnatifida
Mountain hawthorn
Crataegus pinnatifida, commonly known as the Chinese Hawthorn, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional practices. Rich in bioactive flavonoids and organic acids, its fruit is widely used to support cardiovascular health, aid digestion, and regulate blood sugar, offering significant therapeutic potential in modern herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Crataegus pinnatifida
- Family: Rosaceae
- 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 Rosales and the family Rosaceae. It is further categorized under the genus Crataegus, specifically identified by the species Crataegus pinnatifida.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Crataegus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Crataegus pinnatifida, is known by various names across different languages and cultures. In Korean, it is referred to as 산사나무, while in Russian, it is called Боярышник перистоннадрезанный. In Azerbaijani, the plant is known as Lələkvari-kəsikyarpaq yemişan, and in Romanian, it is commonly called Gherghin. Additionally, in Chinese, it is identified as 山里红.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ko | 산사나무 | Wikidata |
| ru | Боярышник перистонадрезанный | Wikidata |
| az | Lələkvari-kəsikyarpaq yemişan | Wikidata |
| ro | Gherghin | Wikidata |
| zh | 山里红 | Wikidata |
| ja | オオサンザシ | Wikidata |
| be | глог пёрыстанадрэзаны | Wikidata |
| et | sulglõhine viirpuu | Wikidata |
| ug | دولانا (مېۋە) | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 山里红 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across Northern Asia and parts of East Asia. In the region of Siberia, its presence is specifically noted within West Siberia. Moving toward the Russian Far East, the species can be found in the Amur, Khabarovsk, and Primorye regions. Additionally, its habitat extends into China, where it is located in Inner Mongolia. These diverse locations highlight the broad ecological range of Crataegus pinnatifida.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | West Siberia | 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 |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Crataegus pinnatifida, is widely recognized in traditional medicine for its therapeutic properties. The most significant part used for medicinal purposes is the fruits, which are often harvested when ripe to ensure maximum potency. When prepared for consumption or clinical use, the fruit extract is frequently utilized due to its high concentration of bioactive compounds like flavonoids and polyphenols. Whether consumed as a whole fruit or processed into a concentrated Fruit derivative, these components play a crucial role in supporting cardiovascular health. Therefore, the medicinal value of Crataegus pinnatifida is deeply rooted in the nutritional and chemical profile of its fleshy red berries.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Crataegus pinnatifida | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Crataegus pinnatifida has 20 reported phytochemicals identified across 25 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, polysaccharide, PAs, Proanthocyanidins, arabinose.
- Total chemicals
- 20
- Scientific sources
- 25
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| polysaccharide | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PAs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Proanthocyanidins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arabinose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dineolignan | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| galactose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Crataegus pinnatifida has 7 reported activities identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hypolipidemic, Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardioprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Crataegus pinnatifida has 33 reported medicinal uses identified across 44 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include obesity, hepatic steatosis, hyperlipidemia, NAFLD, cardiovascular disease.
- Total uses
- 33
- Scientific sources
- 44
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| obesity | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| hepatic steatosis | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| hyperlipidemia | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| NAFLD | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular disease | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insulin resistance | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| non-alcoholic fatty liver disease | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Inflammatory bowel disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alcoholic liver disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |