heavenly bamboo
Nandina domestica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (288 studies) · ★★★★★
Heavenly bamboo, scientifically known as Nandina domestica, is a versatile evergreen shrub cherished in both ornamental gardens and traditional medicine. Renowned for its striking foliage and red berries, it offers diverse therapeutic benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, making it a significant plant in various holistic healing practices.
Names
Common Names
- Chinese-bamboo
- heavenly-bamboo
- sacred-bamboo
- southern heaven-bamboo
- Heavenly bamboo
- Sacred bamboo
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Nandina
- Nandinoideae
- Bambú asiático sagrado
German:
- Himmelsbambus
- Nandinoideae
- Heiliger Bambus
French:
- Bambou sacré
- Nandine
- bambou sacré
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Nandina domesticaSynonyms
- Nandina domestica f. gigantea
- Nandina domestica f. purpurea
- Nandina denudata
- Nandina domestica var. longifolia
- Nandina domestica var. linearifolia
- Nandina domestica alba
- Nandina tsermonanten
- Nandina domestica f. alba
- Nandina domestica f. longifolia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Nandina domestica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Ranunculales. Finally, it is a member of the Berberidaceae family within the genus Nandina.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Berberidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Nandina | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions of Asia and Europe. In China, its presence is noted throughout the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. Moving eastward, the species is also naturally occurring within Japan as part of Eastern Asia. Furthermore, its range extends into Southeastern Europe, specifically within the country of Italy. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to inhabit various climates across the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Northwestern Pacific | Caroline Is. | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as sacred bamboo, is frequently utilized in traditional medicine, with its leaves serving as a significant component in various preparations. These compound leaves are characterized by their delicate, lance-shaped leaflets that can transition from a vibrant green to striking shades of red or bronze depending on the season. In medicinal applications, the leaves are often harvested to create infusions or decoctions, valued for their specific chemical properties and therapeutic potential.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Nandina domestica has 27 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-Nantenine, (-)-Episyringaresinol, Amentoflavone, Ash, Dehydronantenine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-Nantenine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Episyringaresinol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Amentoflavone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ash | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dehydronantenine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Domesticine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FAT | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HCN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isoboldine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isocorydine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(+)-Nantenine
- Infectious disorders drug targets
(-)-Episyringaresinol
- Dr. Duke
Amentoflavone
- Dr. Duke
Ash
- Dr. Duke
Dehydronantenine
- Dr. Duke
Domesticine
- Dr. Duke
FAT
- Dr. Duke
HCN
- Dr. Duke
Isoboldine
- Dr. Duke
Isocorydine
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Nandina domestica has 257 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include (+)-Inotropic, ACE-Inhibitor, Abortifacient, Acidulant, Adrenolytic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-Inotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Abortifacient | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acidulant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Adrenolytic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Amebicide | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Amphicholeretic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ethanol extracts | Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |