Isodon serra
Isodon serra, commonly known as false water camphor, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical wetlands. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in various cultures to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and therapeutic development.
- Scientific name: Isodon serra
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae, it is classified under 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 widespread presence across several key regions in East Asia. Within the Russian Far East, its distribution is specifically noted in the Primorye region. In China, it can be found spanning across the Manchuria territory. Furthermore, its range extends through the China North-Central and China South-Central areas. Finally, the species is also documented to grow within China Southeast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Isodon serra has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Compound 7, nervosanin B.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Compound 7 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nervosanin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Isodon serra has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Isodon serra has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include aging, cell death, chronic diseases, inflammation, oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cell death | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chronic diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |