Panax japonicus
Panax japonicus, commonly known as the Japanese ginseng, is a perennial medicinal herb native to East Asia. Renowned for its adaptogenic properties, this plant is utilized in traditional medicine to enhance vitality, reduce stress, and support immune function. Its bioactive compounds offer significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Panax japonicus
- Family: Araliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Araliaceae and falls under the genus Panax.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Araliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Panax | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Panax japonicus, exhibits a specific geographical range within the Eastern Asia region. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated in the island nation of Japan. Furthermore, its distribution extends across the neighboring peninsula of Korea. These specific locations represent the core areas where the species can be found growing in the wild. Consequently, its presence is strictly limited to these particular East Asian territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Panax japonicus has 38 reported phytochemicals identified across 53 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chikusetsusaponin IVa, ginsenosides, chikusetsusaponin III, chikusetsusaponin IV, ginsenoside Ro.
- Total chemicals
- 38
- Scientific sources
- 53
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chikusetsusaponin IVa | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ginsenosides | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| chikusetsusaponin III | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| chikusetsusaponin IV | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ginsenoside Ro | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ginsenoside | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanolic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6-BA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Calenduloside E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Panax japonicus has 6 reported activities identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Tonic, Anticoagulant, Fibrinolysis, Hypocholesterolemic.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Tonic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticoagulant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fibrinolysis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypocholesterolemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Panax japonicus has 13 reported medicinal uses identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bleeding, inflammation, Obesity, aging, antioxidant.
- Total uses
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bleeding | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperglycemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver fibrosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |