crimson kadsura
Kadsura coccinea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (76 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
Crimson kadsura, scientifically known as Kadsura coccinea, is a remarkable medicinal plant cherished in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its vibrant hues and potent bioactive compounds, it offers significant therapeutic potential. This botanical treasure is widely studied for its antioxidant properties and its ability to support overall holistic wellness.
- Family
- Schisandraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Root · Stem
- Common names
- Crimson Kadsura
- Scientific synonyms
- Kadsura Coccinea Var. Annamensis · Cosbaea Coccinea · 7 more
Names
Common Names
- crimson kadsura
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Kadsura coccineaSynonyms
- Kadsura coccinea var. annamensis
- Cosbaea coccinea
- Kadsura coccinea var. sichuanensis
- Kadsura calophylla
- Kadsura hainanensis
- Kadsura ananosma
- Kadsura cavaleriei
- Kadsura chinensis var. annamensis
- Schisandra hanceana
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Kadsura coccineas, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Austrobaileyales and the family Schisandraceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Kadsura.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Austrobaileyales | WCVP |
| Family | Schisandraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Kadsura | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several key regions in Asia. Within China, its distribution encompasses the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. The species also extends into the Indo-China region, where it can be found in Laos. Additionally, it is documented to grow within the borders of Myanmar. Together, these locations highlight the plant's presence across both Chinese provinces and Southeast Asian territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Kaempferia coccinea, possesses distinct morphological features used in traditional medicine. The underground roots, specifically the rhizomes, serve as the primary storage organs and are often utilized for their therapeutic properties. From these root structures, the stems emerge, though they are typically very short or stoloniferous in nature. The aerial stem supports the plant's growth, providing a foundation for the large, fleshy leaf structures that are characteristic of this species.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| root | Natural products and bioprospecting (and other 9 sources) | ★★★★☆ |
| stem | Natural products and bioprospecting (and other 7 sources) | ★★★★☆ |
| fruit | Frontiers in nutrition (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | Genes (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Kadsura coccinea has 35 reported phytochemicals identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-Anwulignan, Coccinilactone A, Compound 1, Compound 2, Compound 3.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-Anwulignan | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Coccinilactone A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Compound 1 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Compound 2 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Compound 3 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Compound 5 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Compound 7 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Compound-4 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Galacturonic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| KADSURIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(+)-Anwulignan
- Fitoterapia
Coccinilactone A
- Journal of natural products
Compound 1
- Journal of natural products
Compound 2
- Journal of natural products
Compound 3
- Organic letters
Compound 5
- Organic letters
Compound 7
- Journal of natural products
Compound-4
- Organic letters
Galacturonic acid
- Frontiers in nutrition
KADSURIC ACID
- Journal of natural products
Activities
Kadsura coccinea has 3 reported activities identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic, Antifungal, Antioxidant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | Journal of natural products (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | Organic letters (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Frontiers in nutrition (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Kadsura coccinea has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include rheumatoid arthritis, adjuvant arthritis, anti-allergic, decongestant, duodenal ulcers.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| rheumatoid arthritis | Journal of inflammation research (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| adjuvant arthritis | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anti-allergic | Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| decongestant | Archives of pharmacal research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| duodenal ulcers | Archives of pharmacal research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative damage | Frontiers in nutrition (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| EtOAc fraction of the 80% acetone extract | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EtOAc-soluble extract | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fruits | Nutrients (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| KC root extract | International journal of molecular sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chloroform extract of the rhizoma | Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| medicinal wine | Journal of inflammation research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stems | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |