Ohwia caudata
Ohwia caudata, commonly known as Siberian ginseng, is a powerful perennial herb valued in traditional medicine for its adaptogenic properties. Renowned for enhancing vitality and reducing stress, this plant supports immune function and cognitive health. It serves as a natural tonic, promoting overall longevity and physical resilience through its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Ohwia caudata
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized into the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is defined by the genus Ohwia, specifically the species Ohwia caudata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ohwia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range across several key regions in East Asia. In China, its presence is documented throughout the South-Central and Southeast territories. Additionally, it can be found growing in the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Beyond mainland China, its distribution extends into the neighboring countries of Japan and Korea. Together, these locations define the specific ecological footprint of Ophiopogon japonicus (Ohwia caudata).
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ohwia caudata has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3',4'-dimethoxyflavone, eupatilin, harmine, nerolidol, swertisin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3',4'-dimethoxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eupatilin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| harmine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nerolidol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| swertisin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ohwia caudata has 4 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Anthelmintic, Hypoglycemic, Hypolipidemic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ohwia caudata has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include contact dermatitis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| contact dermatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |