Dactylicapnos scandens

Dactylicapnos scandens · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (21 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Dactylicapnos scandens, scientifically known as Dactylicapnos scandens, is a climbing medicinal plant renowned for its unique therapeutic properties. Often found in specific ecological niches, it is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Understanding its bioactive compounds is essential for exploring its potential in modern pharmacological applications.

Family
Papaveraceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Root
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Capnorchis Thalictrifolia · Capnorchis Scandens · 9 more

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Dactylicapnos scandens

Synonyms

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

Plant Parts

This plant, Dactylicapnos scandens, possesses specialized underground structures that are central to its biological identity. The plant develops a robust root system designed to anchor its climbing stems, but its most distinctive feature is the presence of a prominent root tuber. This storage organ serves as a vital reservoir for nutrients and energy, allowing the plant to survive unfavorable conditions and support new growth during the active growing season.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
root Phytochemistry (and other 3 sources) ★★☆☆☆

Chemicals

Dactylicapnos scandens has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Isocorydine, protopine, Corydine, Glaucine, Sinomenine.

Chemicals reported in Dactylicapnos scandens
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Isocorydine 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
protopine 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Corydine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Glaucine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Sinomenine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Isocorydine

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
  2. Scientific reports

protopine

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
  2. Applied biochemistry and biotechnology

Corydine

  1. Scientific reports

Glaucine

  1. Scientific reports

Sinomenine

  1. Scientific reports

Activities

Dactylicapnos scandens has 1 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Analgesic The Journal of organic chemistry (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Dactylicapnos scandens has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic, antipyretic, bleeding, diabetes mellitus (Type 2), hypertension.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
analgesic The Journal of organic chemistry (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
antipyretic Journal of ethnobiology and ethnomedicine (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
bleeding Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
diabetes mellitus (Type 2) Applied biochemistry and biotechnology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
hypertension Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
inflammation Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
inflammations Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
oxidative stress Applied biochemistry and biotechnology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
pain Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
Dactylicapnos scandens (D. scandens) extracts Journal of chromatography. B, Analytical technologies in the biomedical and life sciences (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
enriched bioactive fraction Applied biochemistry and biotechnology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
enriched fraction Applied biochemistry and biotechnology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
protopine containing root tuber enriched fraction Applied biochemistry and biotechnology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆