Dichocarpum auriculatum
Dichocarpum auriculatum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Dichocarpum auriculatum, scientifically known as Dichocarpum auriculatum, is a significant medicinal herb valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including inflammatory conditions and digestive issues, offering a natural approach to holistic health and wellness.
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Dichocarpum auriculatumTaxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Ranunculaceae and the genus Dichocarpum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dichocarpum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is characterized by a specific and localized range within the Asian continent. Its occurrence is primarily documented within the vast territories of China. Specifically, the species can be found inhabiting the regions of China South-Central. Additionally, its natural habitat extends into the areas of China Southeast. This distribution pattern highlights the particular environmental requirements necessary for its growth.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dichocarpum auriculatum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Columbamine, Dauricine, Palmatine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Columbamine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dauricine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Palmatine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Columbamine
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Dauricine
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Palmatine
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Medicinal Uses
Dichocarpum auriculatum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include epilepsy, heat.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| epilepsy | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heat | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |