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

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Kadsura japonica

Synonyms

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.

Chemicals reported in Kadsura japonica
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Changnanic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Longipedlactone A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Changnanic acid

  1. Phytochemistry

Longipedlactone A

  1. 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) ★☆☆☆☆