Entada phaseoloides
Entada phaseoloides, commonly known as the Sea Bean or Giant Sea Bean, is a powerful medicinal climber found in tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally used to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering a rich natural resource for holistic healing practices.
- Scientific name: Entada phaseoloides
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is situated in the family Fabaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Entada.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Entada | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several distinct regions within East Asia. In China, it can be found spanning from the South-Central provinces to the coastal areas of Southeast China. Its presence extends to the tropical island of Hainan and reaches as far north as the high-altitude terrain of Tibet. Furthermore, the species is documented to grow naturally in the islands of Japan. This diverse range highlights its adaptability to various environmental conditions across the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Entada phaseoloides has 22 reported phytochemicals identified across 23 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include entadamide A, Entadamide A, Entadamide A-beta-d-glucopyranoside, Flavonoids, Oleic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 22
- Scientific sources
- 23
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| entadamide A | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Entadamide A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Entadamide A-beta-d-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oleic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acacetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthocyanin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthocyanins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| clinacoside C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Entada phaseoloides has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antidepressant, Antiinflammatory, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Entada phaseoloides has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bruises, cancer, endoplasmic reticulum stress, hematochezia, hepatocellular carcinoma.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bruises | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| endoplasmic reticulum stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hematochezia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatocellular carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatoid arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |