Isodon rubescens
Isodon rubescens, commonly known as Redbean, is a deciduous tree native to North American forests. While primarily valued for its dense, durable timber, it holds traditional significance in ethnobotany. This species thrives in moist soils, playing a vital role in forest ecosystems and offering potential medicinal properties through its components.
- Scientific name: Isodon rubescens
- 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. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within 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, known as Isodon rubescens, exhibits a specific regional presence across various parts of the country. Its natural habitat extends into the diverse landscapes of China South-Central. Additionally, the species can be found growing within the territories of China North-Central. The geographical range is further supplemented by its distribution in China Southeast. Together, these regions define the primary areas where this medicinal plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Isodon rubescens has 16 reported phytochemicals identified across 24 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include oridonin, Oridonin, bisrubescensin A, bisrubescensin B, bisrubescensin C.
- Total chemicals
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 24
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oridonin | 9 | ★★★★☆ |
| Oridonin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bisrubescensin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bisrubescensin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bisrubescensin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chrysoplenetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lasiodonin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nezukol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Isodon rubescens has 6 reported activities identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitumor, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antitumor | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chemopreventive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Isodon rubescens has 16 reported medicinal uses identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Aspergillus niger, Bacillus subtilis, Colitis-Associated Cancer, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aspergillus niger | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bacillus subtilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Colitis-Associated Cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bronchitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chronic hepatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| esophageal squamous cell carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |