Isodon lophanthoides
Isodon lophanthoides, commonly known as the Chinese Teak, is a versatile medicinal plant native to East Asia. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and respiratory issues. This robust species holds significant potential for pharmacological research and herbal applications.
- Scientific name: Isodon lophanthoides
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by 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 broad geographical range that spans several distinct regions across Asia. Within China, its distribution is quite extensive, covering the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast areas. Furthermore, it can be found growing in the high-altitude terrains of Tibet. Beyond the Chinese borders, the species extends into the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, it is documented to inhabit the Assam region within that subcontinent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Isodon lophanthoides has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 11-hydroxyferruginol, abietatriene, ferruginol, lophanic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 11-hydroxyferruginol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abietatriene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferruginol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lophanic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Isodon lophanthoides has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cholecystitis, dysentery, enteritis, trauma.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cholecystitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| enteritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trauma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |