Curcuma kwangsiensis
Curcumma kwaangsiensis, commonly known as a precious medicinal herb, is a significant species within the Zingiberaceae family. Native to specific tropical regions, this plant is highly valued in traditional medicine for its potent bioactive compounds. It serves as a vital resource for exploring new therapeutic possibilities in modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Curcuma kwangsiensis
- Family: Zingiberaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Zingiberales and the family Zingiberaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Curcuma, as part of the species Curcuma kwangsiensis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Zingiberales | WCVP |
| Family | Zingiberaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Curcuma | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Curcuma kwangsiensis, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 莪术 (éshù) and 黑心姜 (hēixīnjiāng). Specifically, in simplified Chinese contexts, it is identified as 广西莪术 (guǎngxī éshù) or 广西莪术 (guǎngxī éshù), while in traditional Chinese characters, it is written as 廣西莪术.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 广西莪术 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 广西莪术 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 廣西莪术 | Wikidata |
| zh | 莪术 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黑心姜 | Wikidata |
| zh | 郁金 | Wikidata |
| zh | 广西莪术 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across certain regions of Asia. Within the country of China, it can be found inhabiting the South-Central areas. Furthermore, its presence extends into the Southeast portions of China as well. The species also grows within the Indo-China region, specifically located in Vietnam. Together, these locations define the natural range where this medicinal species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Curcuma kwangsiensis, is valued for its specific underground structures which are utilized in various traditional applications. While many species in this genus are characterized by their fleshy rhizomes, this particular plant produces distinctive root tubers and specialized rhizomes that serve as its primary storage organs. In medicinal preparations, the harvested rhizomes are typically processed into dried rhizomes to ensure stability and potency for therapeutic use.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tubers | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizomes | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root tubers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried rhizomes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Curcuma kwangsiensis has 16 reported phytochemicals identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (4S)-hydroxy-(8)-methoxy-(5S)-(H)-guaia1(10),7(11)-dien-12,8-olide, Curcumenol, amylopectin, amylose, curcumenol.
- Total chemicals
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (4S)-hydroxy-(8)-methoxy-(5S)-(H)-guaia1(10),7(11)-dien-12,8-olide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Curcumenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| amylopectin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| amylose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| curcumenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| curcuminoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| curzerene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| germacrone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoalantolactone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Curcuma kwangsiensis has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidepressant, Antinociceptive, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Curcuma kwangsiensis has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include depression, antidepressant, arthralgia, dysmenorrhea, immunosuppression.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| depression | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arthralgia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysmenorrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| immunosuppression | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jaundice | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |