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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 and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Hedysarum polybotrys

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical 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
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Fabales
Family Fabaceae
Genus Hedysarum

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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
China China South-Central
China Inner Mongolia
China China North-Central
China China Southeast

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Hedysarum polybotrys has 5 reported plant parts identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root, flower, fruit, leaf, rhizome.

Plant parts reported in Hedysarum polybotrys
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 4 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
Flower 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Fruit 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Rhizome 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
  2. Frontiers in plant science
  3. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
  4. Journal of Asian natural products research

Flower

  1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Fruit

  1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Leaf

  1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Rhizome

  1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

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.

Chemicals reported in Hedysarum polybotrys
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

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

CA

  1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

CO

  1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

CR

  1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

CU

  1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Calycosin

  1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

FE

  1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

LI

  1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

MG

  1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

MN

  1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Conditions

Hedysarum polybotrys has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include breast cancer, diabetic nephropathy, fibrosis.

Conditions investigated for Hedysarum polybotrys
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Breast cancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Diabetic nephropathy 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Fibrosis 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Breast cancer

  1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Diabetic nephropathy

  1. Experimental and therapeutic medicine

Fibrosis

  1. Experimental and therapeutic medicine

Preparations

Hedysarum polybotrys has 5 reported preparations identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Hedysari Radix, aqueous extract, extract from Hedysarum polybotrys, extract of Hedysarum polybotrys, root.

Preparations reported for Hedysarum polybotrys
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Hedysari radix 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Aqueous extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Extract from hedysarum polybotrys 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Extract of hedysarum polybotrys 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Hedysari radix

  1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Aqueous extract

  1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Extract from hedysarum polybotrys

  1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Extract of hedysarum polybotrys

  1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Root

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica