Ilex kaushue

Ilex kaushue · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Ilex kaushue, is a remarkable medicinal plant revered in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized to address various ailments, including inflammation and respiratory issues. This versatile botanical offers significant therapeutic potential for modern pharmacological research and holistic wellness.

Family
Aquifoliaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Ilex Latifolia F. Puberula

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Ilex kaushue

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Aquifoliales, falling into the family Aquifoliaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is established within the genus Ilex.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Aquifoliales
Family Aquifoliaceae
Genus Ilex

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within East and Southeast Asia. In China, its distribution is widespread, spanning across the South-Central regions and the Southeast. It can also be found growing in the tropical environment of Hainan island. Beyond the Chinese borders, its habitat extends into the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, this medicinal species is documented to grow within the country of Vietnam.

Region Area
China China South-Central
China Hainan
China China Southeast
Indo-China Vietnam

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Ilex kaushue has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Plant parts reported in Ilex kaushue
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf

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

Chemicals

Ilex kaushue has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,4-DCQA, 3,4-Dicaffeoylquinic acid, BETA-SITOSTEROL, Daucosterol, Lupeol.

Chemicals reported in Ilex kaushue
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
3,4-DCQA 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
3,4-Dicaffeoylquinic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
BETA-SITOSTEROL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Daucosterol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Lupeol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Randialic acid B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tomentosolic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ursolic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
mannitol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

3,4-DCQA

  1. Journal of virology

3,4-Dicaffeoylquinic acid

  1. Journal of virology

BETA-SITOSTEROL

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

Daucosterol

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

Lupeol

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

Randialic acid B

  1. Biochemical pharmacology

Tomentosolic acid

  1. Biochemical pharmacology

Ursolic acid

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

mannitol

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

Activities

Ilex kaushue has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Nootropic.

Activities reported in Ilex kaushue
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Nootropic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Nootropic

  1. Neurochemical research

Medicinal Uses

Ilex kaushue has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include EV-A71.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
EV-A71 Journal of virology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
70% ethanol extract Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Ilex kaushue extracts Journal of virology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆