Fraxinus chinensis ssp. rhynchophylla

Fraxinus chinensis subsp. rhynchophylla · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Extensive (214 studies) · ★★★★★

Fraxinus chinensis ssp. rhynchophylla, scientifically known as Fraxinus chinensis subsp. rhynchophylla, is a significant medicinal plant deeply rooted in traditional East Asian practices. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, various parts of this species are utilized to treat inflammatory conditions, support digestive health, and promote overall systemic wellness through natural compounds.

Family
Oleaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Stem
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Fraxinus Rhynchophylla Var. Densata · Fraxinus Chinensis Var. Rhynchophylla · 17 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Fraxinus chinensis subsp. rhynchophylla

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

German:

  • Schnabel-Esche

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales, it is classified under the family Oleaceae and the genus Fraxinus. Specifically, the medicinal species is identified as Fraxinus chinensis subsp. rhyncophylla.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Lamiales
Family Oleaceae
Genus Fraxinus

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical range spanning across several distinct regions in East Asia. Within the Russian Far East, its presence is specifically noted in the Primorye region. In China, the species can be found throughout the territories of Inner Mongolia and Manchuria. Furthermore, its distribution extends into the China North-Central areas. Finally, the plant is also documented to grow within the China Southeast region.

Region Area
Russian Far East Primorye
China Inner Mongolia
China Manchuria
China China North-Central
China China Southeast
Eastern Asia Japan
Eastern Asia Korea

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Fraxinus chinensis subsp. rhynchophylla has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.

Plant parts reported in Fraxinus chinensis subsp. rhynchophylla
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Stem 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Stem

  1. Archives of pharmacal research

Chemicals

Fraxinus chinensis subsp. rhynchophylla has 18 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ARSENIC, CALCIUM, COPPER, Esculetin, Esculin.

Chemicals reported in Fraxinus chinensis subsp. rhynchophylla
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
ARSENIC 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CALCIUM 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
COPPER 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Esculetin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Esculin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ferulaldehyde 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Fraxetin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Fraxidin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Fraxin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
IRON 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

ARSENIC

  1. Dr. Duke

CALCIUM

  1. Dr. Duke

COPPER

  1. Dr. Duke

Esculetin

  1. Dr. Duke

Esculin

  1. Dr. Duke

Ferulaldehyde

  1. Planta medica

Fraxetin

  1. Dr. Duke

Fraxidin

  1. Planta medica

Fraxin

  1. Dr. Duke

IRON

  1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Fraxinus chinensis subsp. rhynchophylla has 192 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, 5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor, ACE-Inhibitor, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Analgesic.

Activities reported in Fraxinus chinensis subsp. rhynchophylla
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antibacterial 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
ACE-Inhibitor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Analgesic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anorexic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
AntiBPH 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
AntiCFS 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
AntiCVS 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antibacterial

  1. Dr. Duke
  2. Molecular medicine reports

5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor

  1. Dr. Duke

ACE-Inhibitor

  1. Dr. Duke

Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

  1. Dr. Duke

Analgesic

  1. Dr. Duke

Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker

  1. Dr. Duke

Anorexic

  1. Dr. Duke

AntiBPH

  1. Dr. Duke

AntiCFS

  1. Dr. Duke

AntiCVS

  1. Dr. Duke

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
H2O extract of the barks Planta medica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
dried stem barks Archives of pharmacal research (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
stem bark Archives of pharmacal research (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆