Japanese kadsura
Kadsura japonica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Japanese kadsura, scientifically known as Kadsura japonica, is a resilient climbing vine native to East Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, it possesses diverse bioactive properties. This plant is frequently studied for its potential therapeutic benefits, particularly regarding its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, making it a significant subject in ethnopharmacology.
- Family
- Schisandraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Japanese Kadsura · False Schisandra · 2 more
- Scientific synonyms
- Schisandra Japonica · Uvaria Japonica
Names
Common Names
- Japanese kadsura
- false schisandra
- kadsura
- kadsura vine
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Kadsura japonicaSynonyms
- Schisandra japonica
- Uvaria japonica
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Austrobaileyales, falling into the family Schisandraceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Kadsura, specifically the species Kadsura japonica.
| 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 is primarily distributed across several regions within Eastern Asia. Its natural range includes the islands of Japan and the Nansei-shotō archipelago. Furthermore, the species can be found growing throughout the Korean Peninsula. The geographical presence of this medicinal plant also extends to the territory of Taiwan. These specific locations define the primary environmental zones where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Kadsura japonica has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Changnanic acid, Longipedlactone A.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Changnanic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Longipedlactone A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Changnanic acid
- Phytochemistry
Longipedlactone A
- Phytochemistry
Medicinal Uses
Kadsura japonica has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include H1N1 influenza viruses, influenza viruses.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| H1N1 influenza viruses | Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| influenza viruses | Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |