Mallotus japonicus
Mallotus japonicus, commonly known as Kamala, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its unique reddish-brown powder, it possesses significant antimicrobial, insecticidal, and anti-inflammatory properties. Traditionally used to treat skin infections and intestinal parasites, this plant offers promising therapeutic potential in modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Mallotus japonicus
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Mallotus japonicus, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malpighiales and the family Euphorbiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Mallotus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Mallotus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide distribution across several regions in Eastern Asia. In China, its presence is specifically noted within the Southeast portion of the country. Its range extends significantly through the island nation of Japan, including the Nansei-shotō archipelago. The species is also found throughout the Korean Peninsula. Finally, its geographical reach encompasses the island of Taiwan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Mallotus japonicus has 23 reported phytochemicals identified across 27 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include bergenin, 2,6-dihydroxy-3-methyl-4-methoxyacetophenone, 5-methylene-bis-2,6-dihydroxy-3-methyl-4-methoxyacetophenone, acetylbergenin, butyrylmallotochromene.
- Total chemicals
- 23
- Scientific sources
- 27
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bergenin | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| 2,6-dihydroxy-3-methyl-4-methoxyacetophenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-methylene-bis-2,6-dihydroxy-3-methyl-4-methoxyacetophenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acetylbergenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| butyrylmallotochromene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isobutyrylmallotochromene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isomallotochroman | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isomallotochromanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isomallotochromene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isomallotolerin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Mallotus japonicus has 3 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic, Antitumor, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Mallotus japonicus has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Aeromonas hydrophila, Aeromonas salmonicida, anal fistula, cancer, leukemia P388.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aeromonas hydrophila | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aeromonas salmonicida | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anal fistula | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leukemia P388 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| xanthine oxidase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |