Eleutherococcus sessiliflorus
Eleutherococcus sessiliflorus, commonly known as a member of the ginseng family, is a medicinal shrub valued for its adaptogenic properties. Often utilized in traditional herbalism, this plant contains bioactive compounds believed to support immune function, reduce fatigue, and help the body manage physiological stress, promoting overall metabolic balance.
- Scientific name: Eleutherococcus sessiliflorus
- Family: Araliaceae
- 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. Within the order Apiales, it is classified under the family Araliaceae and is specifically identified by 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 exhibits a specific distribution pattern across East Asia, primarily concentrated in the Russian Far East. Within this region, its presence is documented in the Amur, Khabarovsk, and Primorye territories. Moving into China, the species can be found extending into the Inner Mongolia region. It also occupies parts of the Manchuria area within the same country. Consequently, its natural habitat spans both northern Russian provinces and significant Chinese territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Eleutherococcus sessiliflorus has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include eleutheroside B, eleutheroside E, eleutheroside E1, chiisanogenin, chiisanoside.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| eleutheroside B | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eleutheroside E | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eleutheroside E1 | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chiisanogenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chiisanoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| divaroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Eleutherococcus sessiliflorus has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Eleutherococcus sessiliflorus has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Arrhythmia, anti-oxidative stress, blood circulation, cancer, cardiovascular systems.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Arrhythmia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anti-oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| blood circulation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular systems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatocellular carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| immune systems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |