Paeonia lactiflora
Paeonia lactiflora, commonly known as the Chinese peony, is a perennial herb prized for its stunning blooms and profound medicinal properties. Renowned in traditional practices, its roots contain bioactive compounds used to support hormonal balance, alleviate menstrual discomfort, and promote cardiovascular health, making it a cornerstone of botanical wellness.
- Scientific name: Paeonia lactiflora
- Family: Paeoniaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is situated in the order Saxifragales and the family Paeoniaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Paeonia.
| 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 exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is documented in Denmark and Finland. The species can also be found growing within the territories of Sweden and Great Britain. Moving toward the center of the continent, it extends into Middle Europe. Specifically, its range includes the geographic area of Czechia-Slovakia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Paeonia lactiflora has 140 reported phytochemicals identified across 239 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include paeoniflorin, albiflorin, gallic acid, benzoic acid, benzoylpaeoniflorin.
- Total chemicals
- 140
- Scientific sources
- 239
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| paeoniflorin | 25 | ★★★★★ |
| albiflorin | 13 | ★★★★★ |
| gallic acid | 11 | ★★★★★ |
| benzoic acid | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| benzoylpaeoniflorin | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| catechin | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| flavonoids | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| paeonol | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Paeoniflorin | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| galloylpaeoniflorin | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
Activities
Paeonia lactiflora has 18 reported activities identified across 29 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Neuroprotective, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 18
- Scientific sources
- 29
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antilithic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Paeonia lactiflora has 65 reported medicinal uses identified across 81 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include depression, anti-allergic, Parkinson's disease, antioxidant, apoptosis.
- Total uses
- 65
- Scientific sources
- 81
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| depression | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| anti-allergic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Parkinson's disease | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apoptosis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arthritis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric ulcer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative DNA damage | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |