Juglans mandschurica
Juglans mandshurica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (64 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
Juglans mandschurica, scientifically known as Juglans mandshurica, is a deciduous tree native to East Asia, highly valued in traditional medicine. Renowned for its nutrient-dense nut, it offers potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties. This versatile botanical is frequently utilized to support cognitive health and overall systemic wellness.
- Family
- Juglandaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Root · Fruit
- Common names
- Manchurian Walnut
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Common Names
- Manchurian walnut
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Mandschurische Walnuss
- mandschurische Walnuß
French:
- noyer du Mandchurie
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Juglans mandshuricaTaxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is positioned in the order Fagales and the family Juglandaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Juglans as the species Juglans mandshurica.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fagales | WCVP |
| Family | Juglandaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Juglans | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across Eurasia. In Middle Europe, its presence can be noted within Germany. Moving eastward, it is found throughout the Baltic States of Eastern Europe. The range extends further into Eastern Europe, specifically covering parts of Central European Russia. Finally, its distribution reaches the Russian Far East, where it is located in the Amur and Khabarovsk regions.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Juglans mandshurica, utilizes various anatomical structures for both biological function and medicinal application. The roots serve as a vital anchor and nutrient absorber, often being harvested for their specific chemical properties. The stem-bark provides structural support and protection for the tree's vascular system, while the root system as a whole plays a crucial role in the plant's overall vitality. Additionally, the leaf structures are essential for photosynthesis, capturing sunlight to fuel growth, and the fruit acts as the reproductive vessel, containing the seeds necessary for the species' continuation.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| root | Planta medica (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| fruit | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | Journal of separation science (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Juglans mandshurica has 20 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Anthraquinones, Coumarins, Lignans, TAXIFOLIN.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Anthraquinones | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Coumarins | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lignans | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TAXIFOLIN | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,2,6-Trigalloylglucopyranose | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Myricetrin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
- Frontiers in pharmacology
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Anthraquinones
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
- Frontiers in pharmacology
Coumarins
- Frontiers in pharmacology
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Lignans
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
- Frontiers in pharmacology
TAXIFOLIN
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
- Journal of separation science
Tannins
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
quercetin
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
- Journal of separation science
triterpenoids
- Frontiers in pharmacology
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
1,2,6-Trigalloylglucopyranose
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
Myricetrin
- Journal of separation science
Activities
Juglans mandshurica has 5 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antitumor, Antiviral, Bacteriostatic, Neuroprotective.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bacteriostatic | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Juglans mandshurica has 12 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, dysentery, Alzheimer disease, HIV, bacterial infections.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 4 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alzheimer disease | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HIV | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacterial infections | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dermatosis | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric ulcers | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatic cancer | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| human immunodeficiency virus type 1 | Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| decoction | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem-bark | Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |