Lanxangia tsao-ko
Lanxangia tsao-ko, commonly known as a potent medicinal herb, holds a significant place in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized to address various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and traditional applications is essential for exploring its potential in modern herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Lanxangia tsao-ko
- Family: Zingiberaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Zingiberales, it is classified under the family Zingiberaceae and the genus Lanxaniga.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Zingiberales | WCVP |
| Family | Zingiberaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lanxangia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution spanning several regions across East and Southeast Asia. Within China, it can be found growing in the South-Central territories as well as the Southeast regions. Its range extends further into the Indo-China peninsula to reach the country of Laos. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit various parts of Vietnam. Together, these locations define the natural habitat where Lanxangia tsao-ko is typically located.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lanxangia tsao-ko has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include eucalyptol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| eucalyptol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lanxangia tsao-ko has 3 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antioxidant, Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lanxangia tsao-ko has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bovine mastitis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bovine mastitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |