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Ophiorrhiza rugosa

Ophiorrhiza rugosa · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Ophiorrhiza rugosa, is a perennial herb highly valued in traditional East Asian medicine. Primarily used to treat various inflammatory conditions and skin ailments, this plant contains bioactive compounds believed to possess significant healing properties. It remains a key botanical subject for modern pharmacological research and development.

Family
Not available
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Ophiorrhiza rugosa

Distribution

This plant is distributed across several specific regions within East and South Asia. In China, its presence is noted in the South-Central areas as well as throughout Tibet. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species can be found in the state of Assam. It also grows within the borders of Bangladesh. Finally, its range extends into the mountainous terrain of the East Himalaya.

Region Area
China China South-Central
China Tibet
Indian Subcontinent Assam
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh
Indian Subcontinent East Himalaya
Indian Subcontinent India
Indian Subcontinent Nepal
Indian Subcontinent Sri Lanka
Indo-China Cambodia
Indo-China Myanmar

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Ophiorrhiza rugosa has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Plant parts reported in Ophiorrhiza rugosa
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Chemicals

Ophiorrhiza rugosa has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include GAMMA-SITOSTEROL, Harman, LOLIOLIDE, VITAMIN E, squalene.

Chemicals reported in Ophiorrhiza rugosa
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
GAMMA-SITOSTEROL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Harman 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
LOLIOLIDE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
VITAMIN E 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
squalene 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

GAMMA-SITOSTEROL

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Harman

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

LOLIOLIDE

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

VITAMIN E

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

squalene

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology