Dactylicapnos scandens
Dactylicapnos scandens, commonly known as the climbing capnocaps, is a distinctive medicinal climber valued in traditional herbal practices. Renowned for its unique botanical properties, this climbing plant offers therapeutic potential in treating various ailments. Understanding its bioactive compounds is essential for exploring its role in natural healing and pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Dactylicapnos scandens
- Family: Papaveraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Ranunculales and the family Papaveraceae. Finally, it is identified under the specific genus Dactylicapnos.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Papaveraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dactylicapnos | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it is found throughout the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its range also extends into the high-altitude areas of Tibet. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species is documented in the Assam region. Finally, it is also naturally distributed throughout the East Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dactylicapnos scandens has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include isocorydine, protopine, corydine, glaucine, sinomenine.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| isocorydine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protopine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| corydine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glaucine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sinomenine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dactylicapnos scandens has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dactylicapnos scandens has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic, antipyretic, bleeding, diabetes mellitus (Type 2), hypertension.
- Total uses
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bleeding | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus (Type 2) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammations | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |