Illicium jiadifengpi
Illicium jiadifengpi, commonly known as the dried fruit bark of a specific star anise species, is a potent medicinal herb in traditional pharmacology. Renowned for its aromatic properties, it is primarily utilized to dispel wind, relieve pain, and treat respiratory ailments, offering unique therapeutic benefits within herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Illicium jiadifengpi
- Family: Schisandraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Austrobaileyales. Finally, it is classified under the family Schisandraceae and the genus Illicium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Austrobaileyales | WCVP |
| Family | Schisandraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Illicium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within specific regions of China. Its natural habitat includes the South-Central part of the country. Additionally, the species can be located throughout the Southeast region of China. This distribution highlights its preference for these particular geographical zones. Consequently, these areas serve as the main centers for its wild occurrence.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Illicium jiadifengpi has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,2-dehydroneomajucin, jiadifenin, sesquiterpene.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,2-dehydroneomajucin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jiadifenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sesquiterpene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Illicium jiadifengpi has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include rheumatoid arthritis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rheumatoid arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |