Panax notoginseng
Panax notoginseng, commonly known as Sanqi or Notoginseng, is a highly valued medicinal herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Renowned for its ability to promote blood circulation and reduce swelling, it is widely used to treat cardiovascular issues, injuries, and inflammatory conditions, offering potent restorative properties for holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Panax notoginseng
- Family: Araliaceae
- 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 placed in the order Apiales and the family Araliaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Panax, specifically as the species Panax notoginseng.
| 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 is primarily distributed across specific regions of East and Southeast Asia. In China, its presence is noted throughout the South-Central territories. It is also found extensively within the Southeast regions of China. Beyond Chinese borders, the species extends into the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, it can be located within the geographical boundaries of Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Panax notoginseng has 322 reported phytochemicals identified across 707 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include saponins, ginsenosides, saponin, Rg1, Rb1.
- Total chemicals
- 322
- Scientific sources
- 707
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| saponins | 33 | ★★★★★ |
| ginsenosides | 25 | ★★★★★ |
| saponin | 21 | ★★★★★ |
| Rg1 | 19 | ★★★★★ |
| Rb1 | 17 | ★★★★★ |
| Rd | 17 | ★★★★★ |
| Panax notoginseng saponins | 16 | ★★★★★ |
| notoginsenoside R1 | 16 | ★★★★★ |
| Notoginsenoside R1 | 15 | ★★★★★ |
| ginsenoside Rb1 | 14 | ★★★★★ |
Activities
Panax notoginseng has 25 reported activities identified across 55 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Neuroprotective, Antioxidant, Antifungal, Cardioprotective, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 25
- Scientific sources
- 55
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Neuroprotective | 9 | ★★★★☆ |
| Antioxidant | 8 | ★★★★☆ |
| Antifungal | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Cardioprotective | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Panax notoginseng has 119 reported medicinal uses identified across 221 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cardiovascular diseases, apoptosis, cancer, inflammation, obesity.
- Total uses
- 119
- Scientific sources
- 221
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cardiovascular diseases | 10 | ★★★★★ |
| apoptosis | 9 | ★★★★☆ |
| cancer | 9 | ★★★★☆ |
| inflammation | 9 | ★★★★☆ |
| obesity | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| oxidative stress | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| ischemic stroke | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| atherosclerosis | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| myocardial infarction | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| platelet aggregation | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |