Cryptolepis sinensis
Cryptolepis sinensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (15 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Cryptolepis sinensis, scientifically known as Cryptolepis sinecis, is a versatile medicinal plant highly valued in traditional herbal practices. Renowned for its bioactive alkaloids, it is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including skin infections and inflammatory conditions. This botanical specimen offers significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaves · Stems
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Cryptolepis sinensisDistribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it is commonly found in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Its presence extends to the island of Taiwan in Eastern Asia. Additionally, the species can be located within the Indian Subcontinent, specifically in the Assam region. These diverse habitats highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various subtropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cryptolepis sinensis, is a climbing woody shrub characterized by its distinct morphological structures. The stems are elongated and often twining in nature, providing the necessary support for the plant to ascend through surrounding vegetation. Complementing the structural role of the stems are the leaves, which are typically arranged in an opposite pattern along the branches, serving as the primary site for photosynthesis and containing various bioactive compounds essential to its medicinal properties.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stems | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cryptolepis sinensis has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Decoside, Divaricoside, Divostroside, Lokundjoside, Musaroside.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Decoside | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Divaricoside | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Divostroside | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lokundjoside | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Musaroside | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sarmentoloside | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cryptolepis sinensis has 7 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cadiotonic, Cardiac, Cardiotonic, Diuretic, Toxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cadiotonic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardiac | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardiotonic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Toxic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tranquilizer | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Uterocontractant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |