Hedysarum polybotrys
Hedysarum polybotrys · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (57 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
Hedysarum polybotrys, scientifically known as Hedysarum polybotrys, is a significant medicinal legume valued in traditional practices. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, this plant is often utilized to address various ailments. Its bioactive compounds offer potential therapeutic benefits, making it a subject of interest in modern herbal research.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Root · Flower
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Hedysarum polybotrysTaxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Hedysarum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hedysarum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions within China. It can be found growing in the landscapes of China South-Central. Additionally, its habitat extends northward into the territory of Inner Mongolia. The species is also documented to inhabit the areas of China North-Central. Finally, its range reaches the regions of China Southeast, completing its widespread presence.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Hedysarum polybotrys, possesses various anatomical structures that are utilized in traditional medicine. While some species in similar families may exhibit a rhizome, the medicinal value of this specific species is frequently concentrated in the underground portions. The root of Hedysarum polybotrys serves as a primary source for bioactive compounds, and the root itself is often harvested for decoctions. In addition to the subterranean parts, the leaf also plays a role in the plant's overall physiological functions and may be studied for its secondary metabolites.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| root | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 4 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| flower | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizome | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Hedysarum polybotrys has 22 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5,7,4'-trihydroxy-dihydroflavanone 5,7-di-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside, CA, CO, CR, CU.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 5,7,4'-trihydroxy-dihydroflavanone 5,7-di-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CA | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CO | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CR | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CU | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Calycosin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| LI | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MG | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
5,7,4'-trihydroxy-dihydroflavanone 5,7-di-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
CA
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
CO
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
CR
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
CU
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
Calycosin
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
FE
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
LI
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
MG
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
MN
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
Medicinal Uses
Hedysarum polybotrys has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, diabetic nephropathy, fibrosis.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetic nephropathy | Experimental and therapeutic medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fibrosis | Experimental and therapeutic medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Hedysari Radix | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aqueous extract | Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| extract from Hedysarum polybotrys | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| extract of Hedysarum polybotrys | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |