Isodon eriocalyx
Isodon eriocalyx, commonly known as the "Sacred Tree," is a medicinal plant deeply rooted in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is often utilized to treat inflammatory conditions and digestive ailments. This botanical treasure offers significant potential for modern pharmacology and holistic wellness approaches.
- Scientific name: Isodon eriocalyx
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, specifically within the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Isodon.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Isodon | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across parts of East and Southeast Asia. In China, it is primarily found within the South-Central and Southeast regions. Its range extends into the Indo-China peninsula as well. Specifically, the species is documented to grow in Myanmar. Additionally, it can be located within the borders of Thailand.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Chemicals
Isodon eriocalyx has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include eriocalyxin B, Eriocalyxin B, coetsoidin A, enmein, gibberellins.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| eriocalyxin B | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Eriocalyxin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coetsoidin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| enmein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gibberellins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| laxiflorin P | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| maoecrystal V | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| maoecrystal Z | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Isodon eriocalyx has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Isodon eriocalyx has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include adipogenesis, angiogenesis, apoptosis, cancers, inflammations.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| adipogenesis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| angiogenesis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apoptosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammations | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |