Cynanchum wilfordii
Cynanchum wilfordii, commonly known as wilfordii or Qing Feng Teng, is a perennial herb highly valued in traditional East Asian medicine. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is widely used to support blood circulation, relieve muscle spasms, and provide anti-inflammatory benefits, making it a vital botanical therapeutic agent.
- Scientific name: Cynanchum wilfordii
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales, falling into the family Apocynaceae. Ultimately, its scientific identity is defined by the genus Cynanchum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cynanchum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions of East Asia. In the Russian Far East, its presence is specifically noted within the Primorye territory. Moving into China, the species can be found extensively throughout the Manchuria region. It also occupies significant portions of China South-Central and China North-Central. Furthermore, the plant's range extends into the diverse landscapes of China Southeast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cynanchum wilfordii has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cynandione A, Cynandione A, CWE, Gagaminine, cynandione B.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 17
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cynandione A | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Cynandione A | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CWE | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gagaminine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cynandione B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cynauricuoside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| emodin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gagaminine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-hydroxyacetophenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cynanchum wilfordii has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Neuroprotective.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cynanchum wilfordii has 10 reported medicinal uses identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include apoptosis, atherosclerosis, inflammation, multidrug-resistance, neurodegenerative disorders.
- Total uses
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apoptosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| atherosclerosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| multidrug-resistance | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurodegenerative disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nonalcoholic fatty liver disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| senile dementia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcerative colitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |