Euphorbia kansui
Euphorbia kansui, commonly known as Kansui, is a perennial herb deeply rooted in traditional East Asian medicine. Valued for its potent diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties, it is primarily used to treat edema, hypertension, and various skin conditions. This medicinal plant requires careful handling due to its bioactive chemical compounds.
- Scientific name: Euphorbia kansui
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- 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 Malpighiales, it is classified under the family Euphorbiaceae and the genus Euphorbia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Euphorbia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Euphorbia kansui, is recognized by several specific common names depending on the language. In Chinese, it is referred to as 甘遂 (zh), and similarly, in Cantonese, it is also called 甘遂 (lzh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 甘遂 | Wikidata |
| lzh | 甘遂 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range within the Asian continent. In the country of China, its presence is noted throughout the North-Central regions. Additionally, the species can be found growing within the high-altitude terrain of Tibet. These distinct areas represent the primary natural habitats where the species thrives. Consequently, its distribution is concentrated in these specific eastern and central territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Euphorbia kansui, is highly valued in traditional medicine for the specific components harvested from its underground structures. The most significant part of the organism is the root, which serves as the primary source of its medicinal properties. Practitioners often focus on the dried tuber or the dried roots to ensure stability and potency during processing. From these harvested elements, a specialized substance known as kansui is derived, which is essential for various therapeutic applications. Ultimately, the medicinal value of the plant is concentrated within these roots, making the careful collection and preparation of the subterranean parts vital to its use.- Total parts
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 10
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| root | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| kansui | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried tuber | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Euphorbia kansui has 34 reported phytochemicals identified across 49 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-O-(2'E,4'Z-decadienoyl)-20-O-acetylingenol, ingenol, terpenoids, 3-O-(2'E,4'E-decadienoyl)-20-O-acetylingenol, 3-O-(2'E,4'Z-decadienoyl)-20-deoxyingenol.
- Total chemicals
- 34
- Scientific sources
- 49
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3-O-(2'E,4'Z-decadienoyl)-20-O-acetylingenol | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| ingenol | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 3-O-(2'E,4'E-decadienoyl)-20-O-acetylingenol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-O-(2'E,4'Z-decadienoyl)-20-deoxyingenol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-O-benzoyl-20-deoxyingenol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epi-kansenone | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kansenone | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kansuinine A | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kansuiphorin C | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Euphorbia kansui has 7 reported activities identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiproliferative, Diuretic, Anticancer, Antitumor, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiproliferative | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Purgative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Toxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Euphorbia kansui has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 19 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include edema, ascites, asthma, breast cancer, cancer.
- Total uses
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 19
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| edema | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| ascites | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| asthma | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colon cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malignant pleural effusion | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nasopharyngeal carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |