Kadsura coccinea
Kadsura coccineae, commonly known as the red kadsura, is a versatile medicinal climber prized in traditional herbalism. Renowned for its vibrant red fruits and aromatic leaves, this plant contains bioactive compounds used to treat inflammation, digestive ailments, and respiratory issues, offering significant therapeutic potential in natural medicine practices.
- Scientific name: Kadsura coccinea
- Family: Schisandraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 |
Common Names
This plant, Kadsura coccinea, is known by several different common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is referred to as 四川黑老虎 (zh/zh-cn/zh-tw), while in Vietnamese, it is commonly called Na rừng (vi). Additionally, in Arabic, the plant is known as كدسورة قرمزية (ar).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 四川黑老虎 | Wikidata |
| vi | Na rừng | Wikidata |
| ar | كدسورة قرمزية | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 四川黑老虎 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 四川黑老虎 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 四川黑老虎 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黑老虎 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大钻 | Wikidata |
| zh | 臭饭团 | Wikidata |
| zh | 过山龙藤 | Wikidata |
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.- Total parts
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 22
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| stems | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| root | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| stem | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Kadsura coccinea has 35 reported phytochemicals identified across 35 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-Anwulignan, Binankadsurin A, Compound 3, Compound 4, Compound 5.
- Total chemicals
- 35
- Scientific sources
- 35
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-Anwulignan | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Binankadsurin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Compound 3 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Compound 4 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Compound 5 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arabinose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coccinilactone A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 7 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Kadsura coccinea has 3 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic, Antifungal, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Kadsura coccinea has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include rheumatoid arthritis, adjuvant arthritis, anti-allergic, decongestant, duodenal ulcers.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rheumatoid arthritis | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| adjuvant arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anti-allergic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| decongestant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| duodenal ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative damage | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |