kadsura-vines
Kadsura · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (18 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Kadsura-vines, scientifically known as Kadsura cocculinoides, is a remarkable medicinal plant renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties. Found primarily in tropical regions, this climbing vine offers potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. Traditionally used in various herbal remedies, it serves as a vital resource for holistic wellness and natural healing.
- Family
- Schisandraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Root · Stem
- Common names
- Kadsura-Vines
- Scientific synonyms
- Cosbaea · Sarcocarpon
Names
Common Names
- kadsura-vines
Scientific Names
Accepted name
KadsuraSynonyms
- Cosbaea
- Sarcocarpon
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Austrobaileyales and the family Schisandraceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by 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 range of locations across East Asia. In China, it can be found throughout the South-Central regions as well as the Southeast. Its presence is also noted on the tropical island of Hainan. Moving further east, the species is distributed across the country of Japan. Finally, its geographical reach extends to the Korean Peninsula.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Kadsura, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, including its stems, roots, and fruits. The stems provide structural support and are often studied for their chemical constituents, while the roots are frequently harvested for their concentrated bioactive compounds used in traditional remedies. Additionally, the fruits serve as a vital part of the plant's life cycle and can also contain specific nutrients or healing properties beneficial to human health.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| root | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| stem | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| fruit | Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Kadsura has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Gomisin J, Heteroclitin D.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Gomisin J | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Heteroclitin D | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Gomisin J
- Acta pharmacologica Sinica
Heteroclitin D
- Acta pharmacologica Sinica
Activities
Kadsura has 2 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Kadsura has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include rheumatoid arthritis, blood circulation, irregular menstruation, liver diseases, pain.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| rheumatoid arthritis | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| blood circulation | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| irregular menstruation | Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver diseases | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Crude Drug | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |