Eleutherococcus divaricatus
Eleutherococcus divaricatus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Eleutherococcus divaricatus, is a medicinal shrub native to East Asia, often recognized as a species of Siberian ginseng. Renowned for its adaptogenic properties, this plant is traditionally used to enhance physical stamina, reduce fatigue, and bolster the immune system, offering significant therapeutic potential in herbal medicine.
- Family
- Araliaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Root · Roots
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Panax Divaricatus · Acanthopanax Divaricatus Var. Inermis · 11 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Eleutherococcus divaricatusSynonyms
- Panax divaricatus
- Acanthopanax divaricatus var. inermis
- Acanthopanax koreanus
- Acanthopanax rufinervis
- Kalopanax divaricatus
- Eleutherococcus gracilistylus f. koreanus
- Eleutherococcus divaricatus var. chiisanensis
- Eleutherococcus nodiflorus var. koreanus
- Eleutherococcus divaricatus f. inermis
- Eleutherococcus rufinervis
- Acanthopanax divaricatus
- Acanthopanax divaricatus f. inermis
- Acanthopanax chiisanensis
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 in the order Apiales and resides within the family Araliaceae. Specifically, Eleutherococcus divaricatus is identified under the genus Eleutherococcus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Araliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Eleutherococcus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Eleutherococcus divaricatus, exhibits a specific and limited range within the East Asian region. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated in the temperate zones of Eastern Asia. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the wild throughout the islands of Japan. Additionally, its geographical presence extends to the Korean Peninsula. Consequently, its distribution is defined by these two key locations in the East Asian landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Eleutherococcus divaricatus, utilizes its specialized underground structures for its medicinal properties, specifically through its roots. The roots, and the single root system as a whole, serve as the primary site where the plant stores essential bioactive compounds. In many traditional applications, it is these root portions that are harvested, processed, and prepared to extract the therapeutic elements required for healing.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root | Biochemical pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | Inflammation & allergy drug targets (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Eleutherococcus divaricatus has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Taiwanin C, Eleutheroside B, Eleutheroside E, Eleutheroside e1, Helioxanthin.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwanin C | Inflammation & allergy drug targets (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Eleutheroside B | Journal of AOAC International (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Eleutheroside E | Journal of AOAC International (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Eleutheroside e1 | Journal of AOAC International (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Helioxanthin | Biochemical pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hyperin | Inflammation & allergy drug targets (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SAVININ | Biochemical pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| l-sesamin | Biochemical pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | Inflammation & allergy drug targets (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |