Ilex kaushue
Ilex kaushue, commonly known as the Chinese holly, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional practices. Renowned for its potent antioxidant properties, it is frequently utilized to support cardiovascular health and reduce inflammation. This versatile shrub offers promising therapeutic potential for managing various oxidative stress-related conditions naturally.
- Scientific name: Ilex kaushue
- Family: Aquifoliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Aquifoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Aquifoliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ilex | 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ilex kaushue has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,4-DCQA, 3,4-dicaffeoylquinic acid, randialic acid B, tomentosolic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3,4-DCQA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,4-dicaffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| randialic acid B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tomentosolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ilex kaushue has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Nootropic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Nootropic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ilex kaushue has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include EV-A71.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| EV-A71 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |