Elsholtzia kachinensis
Elsholtzia kacchinensis, commonly known as the Kashin elm, is a significant medicinal plant native to East Asia. Valued in traditional medicine, its various parts are utilized to treat inflammatory conditions and digestive ailments. This woody species holds great botanical importance, offering unique phytochemical properties essential for natural therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Elsholtzia kachinensis
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Elsholtzia kachinensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, falling into the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, it is categorized under the genus Elsholtzia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Elsholtzia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Elsholtzia kacchinensis, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic context and regional usage. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to by the names 水香薷 (zh), 水香薷 (zh-hans), and 水香薷 (zh-cn). Additionally, it is sometimes identified by the names 双翎草 (zh) and 水薄荷 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 水香薷 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 水香薷 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 水香薷 | Wikidata |
| zh | 双翎草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 水薄荷 | Wikidata |
| zh | 安南木 | Wikidata |
| zh | 猪菜草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 水薄 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across several specific regions in Asia. Within China, it is primarily located in the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its distribution extends into the Indo-China peninsula, where it can be found growing in Myanmar. Additionally, the species is native to the tropical landscapes of Thailand. Finally, its presence is also well-documented throughout the various regions of Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Elsholtzia kachinensis, is primarily utilized in traditional medicinal practices through its aerial part. This includes the various structures located above the ground, such as the bark, leaves, branches, and flowers, which contain the bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic effects. By utilizing the aerial part, practitioners can access the specific chemical constituents concentrated in the foliage and woody stems to prepare various herbal remedies.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial part | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Elsholtzia kachinensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include carvone, dehydroelsholtzia ketone.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| carvone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dehydroelsholtzia ketone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |