Kadsura
Kadsura, commonly known as Schisandra, is a versatile medicinal plant celebrated in traditional herbal medicine. Renowned for its unique berries, it serves as a potent adaptogen, helping the body manage stress. This powerhouse botanical supports liver health, enhances cognitive function, and promotes overall vitality through its diverse bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Kadsura
- Family: Schisandraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 |
Chemicals
Kadsura has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include gomisin J, heteroclitin D.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gomisin J | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heteroclitin D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Kadsura has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
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.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rheumatoid arthritis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| blood circulation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| irregular menstruation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |