Litsea coreana
Litsea coreana, commonly known as the Korean Litsea, is a versatile evergreen shrub native to East Asia. Valued in traditional practices, this botanical species offers unique aromatic properties. Its distinct foliage and medicinal potential make it a subject of interest for researchers exploring natural compounds for holistic wellness and pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Litsea coreana
- Family: Lauraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Laurales, falling into the family Lauraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Litsea as the species Litsea coreana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Laurales | WCVP |
| Family | Lauraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Litsea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Litsea coreana, is known by various regional common names depending on the language. In Chinese, it is referred to as 朝鲜木姜子 (zh) or 朝鲜木姜子 (zh-hans), while in Taiwan, it is specifically called 鹿皮斑木薑子 (zh-tw). In Japanese, the species is known as カゴノキ (ja), and in Korean, it is called 육박나무 (ko).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 朝鲜木姜子 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 鹿皮斑木薑子 | Wikidata |
| ja | カゴノキ | Wikidata |
| ko | 육박나무 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 朝鲜木姜子 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 朝鲜木姜子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 鹿皮斑木薑子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 鹿皮斑木姜子 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions of Eastern Asia. Within China, it is specifically found in both the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its presence extends across the Korean Peninsula, covering the area identified as Korea. The species is also widely distributed throughout Japan within the Eastern Asian region. Finally, its geographical range includes the island of Taiwan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Litsea coreana, is often studied for its diverse phytochemical profile, which contributes significantly to its therapeutic potential. While various organs of the plant may contain different bioactive compounds, a key focus of pharmacological research involves the quantification of its total flavonoids. These flavonoid compounds, distributed throughout the plant's tissues, are recognized for their potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, playing a crucial role in the plant's medicinal efficacy.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| total flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Litsea coreana has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include astragalin, flavonoids, hyperoside, isoquercitrin, polyphenols.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| astragalin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoquercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Litsea coreana has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Litsea coreana has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Leptin, free fatty acid, hyperlipidemia, impaired glucose tolerance, insulin resistance.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leptin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| free fatty acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperlipidemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| impaired glucose tolerance | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insulin resistance | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |