Amur Maackia
Maackia amurensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Moderate (113 studies) · ★★★☆☆
Amur Maackia, scientifically known as Maackia amurensis, is a remarkable medicinal shrub native to East Asia. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this plant is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to address various ailments. Its unique chemical profile offers significant potential for pharmacological research and modern therapeutic applications in wellness.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Stem · Seed
- Common names
- Amur Maackia · Manchurian Maackia
- Scientific synonyms
- Maackia Amurensis Subsp. Buergeri · Maackia Amurensis Var. Buergeri · 6 more
Names
Common Names
- Amur Maackia
- Manchurian maackia
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Asiatisches Gelbholz
French:
- Maackie de l’Amour
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Maackia amurensisSynonyms
- Maackia amurensis subsp. buergeri
- Maackia amurensis var. buergeri
- Maackia buergeri
- Cladrastis amurensis
- Cladrastis amurensis var. buergeri
- Cladrastis buergeri
- Cladrastis amurensis var. vidalii
- Maackia amurensis var. stenocarpa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Maackia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Maackia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Maackia amurensis, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of Eastern Europe. Its presence can be documented within the borders of Belarus, where it occupies local habitats. The species is also found throughout Ukraine and the territories of South European Russia. Furthermore, its range extends into the areas of Central European Russia. Finally, the plant is recorded in the Krym region, completing its documented distribution in the area.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | Belarus | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Maackia amurensis, possesses various morphological structures that are often studied for their biological properties. The medicinal potential is frequently linked to the chemical constituents found within the stem bark and the general bark of the tree. During its reproductive phase, the plant produces distinct inflorescences that bear the flowers necessary for pollination. Following fertilization, the development of the seed provides a specialized structure for dispersal and survival. Additionally, the structural components of the foliage, specifically the leaf petioles, serve as the essential connection points between the leaves and the woody stems.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| stem | Fitoterapia (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| seed | Glycoconjugate journal (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Maackia amurensis has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include genistein, 2,3,5-TRIIODOBENZOIC ACID, Glycitein, Isoflavones, MAA.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| genistein | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,3,5-TRIIODOBENZOIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Glycitein | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isoflavones | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MAA | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Medicarpin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tectoridin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tectorigenin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Zeatin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daidzein | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
genistein
- Dr. Duke
- Fitoterapia
2,3,5-TRIIODOBENZOIC ACID
- Plant physiology
Glycitein
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Isoflavones
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
MAA
- The Journal of biological chemistry
Medicarpin
- Fitoterapia
Tectoridin
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
Tectorigenin
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Zeatin
- Plant physiology
daidzein
- Fitoterapia
Activities
Maackia amurensis has 72 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Abortifacient, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, Antiaggregant, Antiangiogenic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Abortifacient | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiaggregant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiangiogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiatherosclerotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer (Breast) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic (Breast) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticlimacteric | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiendoccytotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Maackia amurensis has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include arthritis, cancer, cholecystitis, hyperthyroidism.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| arthritis | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cholecystitis | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperthyroidism | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 70% ethanol extract | Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem bark | Natural product research (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EtOH extract from heartwood | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanolic extract of M. amurensis stem bark | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl acetate fraction | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |