Cryptotaenia japonica
Cryptotaenia japonica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Extensive (171 studies) · ★★★★☆
Cryptotaenia japonica, scientifically known as Cryptotaenia japonica, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued in traditional herbal practices. Renowned for its unique therapeutic properties, this species is often utilized for its bioactive compounds. Understanding its botanical characteristics and medicinal potential offers valuable insights into natural healing and pharmacological research.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Cryptotaenia japonicaDistribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning across parts of East Asia. In the Russian Far East, it can be found growing in the Kuril Islands, Sakhalin, and the Primorye region. Its range also extends significantly into China, covering both the North-Central and South-Central territories. These diverse habitats suggest that the species is well-adapted to various regional climates. Consequently, the plant maintains a presence across multiple distinct ecological zones in the northern and central parts of the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cryptotaenia japonica has 24 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BETA-SITOSTEROL, D-glucose, Diisooctylphthalate, GLUTAMIC ACID, Isoleucine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| D-glucose | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diisooctylphthalate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GLUTAMIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isoleucine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| STIGMASTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alanine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arginine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aspartic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cystine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
BETA-SITOSTEROL
- Dr. Duke
D-glucose
- Dr. Duke
Diisooctylphthalate
- Dr. Duke
GLUTAMIC ACID
- Dr. Duke
Isoleucine
- Dr. Duke
STIGMASTEROL
- Dr. Duke
alanine
- Dr. Duke
arginine
- Dr. Duke
aspartic acid
- Dr. Duke
cystine
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Cryptotaenia japonica has 140 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, Adjuvant, Androgenic, Angiogenic, Anorexic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Adjuvant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Androgenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angiogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anorexic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiADD | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiMS | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiacid | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiacne | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiadenomic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |