Paeonia emodi
Paeonia emodi, commonly known as Emo's peony, is a resilient perennial herb native to the high-altitude regions of China. Valued in traditional medicine, this botanical species is prized for its therapeutic properties, particularly its ability to support circulatory health and alleviate various inflammatory conditions through its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Paeonia emodi
- Family: Paeoniaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Saxifragales, it is classified under the family Paeoniaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Paeonia, which includes the species Paeonia emodi.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Saxifragales | WCVP |
| Family | Paeoniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Paeonia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is distributed across several diverse regions within Asia. In Western Asia, it can be found growing in the country of Afghanistan. Its range extends significantly into China, specifically within the Tibet and Xinjiang regions. Furthermore, it is present in the Indian Subcontinent, occupying parts of Nepal. Finally, the species is also documented to inhabit various areas of Pakistan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Paeonia emodi has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,5-dihydroxy-3-methylanthraquinone, Oleanolic acid, betulinic acid, ethyl gallate, methionine.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,5-dihydroxy-3-methylanthraquinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl gallate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methionine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl grevillate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vitamin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Paeonia emodi has 14 reported activities identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticoagulant.
- Total activities
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticoagulant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiepileptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Paeonia emodi has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans, Candida glabrata, Candida parapsilosis, anti-allergic, gastrointestinal disorders.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida glabrata | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida parapsilosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anti-allergic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |