Gynostemma longipes
Gymnostemma longipes, commonly known as a relative of the famous Gymnema sylvestre, is a significant medicinal herb native to tropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized to support metabolic health, regulate blood sugar levels, and provide potent antioxidant benefits within various holistic healing practices.
- Scientific name: Gynostemma longipes
- Family: Cucurbitaceae
- 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 Cucurbitales, it is a member of the family Cucurbitaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Gymnostemma, specifically as the species Gymnostemma longipes.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Cucurbitales | WCVP |
| Family | Cucurbitaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Gynostemma | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several key regions within the country of China. Specifically, its natural habitat includes the diverse landscapes of China South-Central. Furthermore, the species can be found growing throughout the territories of China North-Central. It also maintains a significant distribution within the areas of China Southeast. Collectively, these locations define the primary geographical range for Gynostemma longipes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Gynostemma longipes has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include gypenoside A, 2,3-oxidosqualene, compound 1, dammarenediol-II, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gypenoside A | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,3-oxidosqualene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dammarenediol-II | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gypenoside XLIX | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gypenoside ⅩLⅨ | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gypenosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gypentonoside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Gynostemma longipes has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include apoptosis, hepatosteatosis, hypertension, obesity, oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apoptosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatosteatosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sarcopenia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| type 2 diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |