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 kaushueSynonyms
- Ilex latifolia f. puberula
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 part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Journal of natural products
- 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.
| 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
- Journal of virology
3,4-Dicaffeoylquinic acid
- Journal of virology
BETA-SITOSTEROL
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Daucosterol
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Lupeol
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Randialic acid B
- Biochemical pharmacology
Tomentosolic acid
- Biochemical pharmacology
Ursolic acid
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
mannitol
- 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.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Nootropic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Nootropic
- 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |