Glycyrrhiza yunnanensis
Glycyrrhiza yunnanensis, commonly known as Yunnan Licorice, is a vital medicinal herb prized in traditional Chinese medicine. Characterized by its distinct root system, this plant offers potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is widely utilized to soothe respiratory issues, harmonize herbal formulas, and support digestive health and immunity.
- Scientific name: Glycyrrhiza yunnanensis
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is situated in the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Glycyrrhiza, specifically as the species Glycyrrhiza yunnanensis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Glycyrrhiza | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Glycyrrhiza yunnanensis, is referred to by several common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is known as 云南甘草 (zh), 云南甘草 (zh-cn), 雲南甘草 (zh-tw), and 云南甘草 (zh-hans). Additionally, in Arabic, it is called عرقسوس يوناني (ar).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 云南甘草 | Wikidata |
| ar | عرقسوس يوناني | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 云南甘草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 雲南甘草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 云南甘草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Glycyrrhiza yunnanensis, possesses a specific and localized geographical distribution. It is primarily found within the vast territories of China. More specifically, its habitat is concentrated in the South-Central region of the country. This particular area provides the environmental conditions necessary for the species to thrive. Consequently, its natural range is closely tied to the unique landscapes of South-Central China.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Glycyrrhiza yunnanensis, is primarily valued for its medicinal properties which are concentrated within its roots. These roots serve as the principal part used in traditional herbal formulations due to their high concentration of bioactive compounds, such as glycyrrhizin. When harvested and processed, the root system provides the essential therapeutic components necessary for its application in various healing practices.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Glycyrrhiza yunnanensis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include beta-sitosterol, glyyunnansapogenin A, glyyunnansapogenin B.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glyyunnansapogenin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glyyunnansapogenin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |