South-Asian kadsura
Kadsura heteroclita · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (34 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
South-Asian kadsura, scientifically known as Kadsura heteroclieta, is a versatile medicinal plant revered in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including digestive issues and skin inflammations. This botanical treasure offers significant pharmacological potential for modern wellness solutions.
- Family
- Schisandraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Stem
- Common names
- South-Asian Kadsura
- Scientific synonyms
- Kadsura Polysperma · Uvaria Heteroclita · 10 more
Names
Common Names
- South-Asian kadsura
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Kadsura heteroclitaSynonyms
- Kadsura polysperma
- Uvaria heteroclita
- Schisandra crassifolia
- Sphaerostema blumeana
- Kadsura acuminata
- Kadsura roxburghiana var. macrocarpa
- Kadsura billitonensis
- Kadsura wightiana
- Kadsura interior
- Kadsura wattii
- Kadsura parvifolia
- Kadsura championii
Taxonomical Classification
This plant 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. Its scientific classification concludes with 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 widespread presence across several specific regions in East and South Asia. In China, its distribution spans from the South-Central areas to the Southeast provinces. Additionally, it can be found growing on the tropical island of Hainan. The species also extends into Eastern Asia, specifically inhabiting the island of Taiwan. Finally, its range reaches the Indian Subcontinent, where it is documented in the Assam region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Kaempferia heteroclita (often referred to in various texts as Kadsura heteroclita depending on botanical classification context), utilizes its various structures for survival and medicinal potency. While the leaves and rhizomes are frequently the focus of traditional use, the stems play a crucial role in the plant's physical architecture. The stems provide the necessary structural support to elevate the foliage and facilitate the transport of nutrients throughout the organism. In many medicinal species within this group, the characteristics of the stems are studied to understand the plant's overall growth patterns and its ability to distribute bioactive compounds.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| stem | Journal of Asian natural products research (and other 5 sources) | ★★★☆☆ |
Chemicals
Kadsura heteroclita has 18 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Angeloylgomisin-R, Gomisin A, Gomisin C, Gomisin G, Heteroclitin D.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Angeloylgomisin-R | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gomisin A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gomisin C | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gomisin G | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Heteroclitin D | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Heteroclitin F | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Interiorin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Interiotherin A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Interiotherin B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Interiotherins A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Angeloylgomisin-R
- Journal of natural products
Gomisin A
- Journal of natural products
Gomisin C
- Journal of natural products
Gomisin G
- Journal of natural products
Heteroclitin D
- Journal of natural products
Heteroclitin F
- Journal of natural products
Interiorin
- Journal of natural products
Interiotherin A
- Journal of natural products
Interiotherin B
- Journal of natural products
Interiotherins A
- Journal of natural products
Activities
Kadsura heteroclita has 1 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Kadsura heteroclita has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include rheumatoid arthritis, HIV, cancer, hepatitis, inflammation.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| rheumatoid arthritis | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HIV | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatitis | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neuroinflammation | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Xuetong | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stems | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| volatile oil | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |