Peucedanum japonicum
Peucedanum japonicum, commonly known as "Kouson" in traditional medicine, is a perennial herb native to East Asia. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized in herbal remedies to support respiratory health, alleviate inflammation, and promote blood circulation, making it a significant species in botanical pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Peucedanum japonicum
- Family: Apiaceae
- 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 Apiales, it is classified under the family Apiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Peucedanum, specifically as the species Peucedanum japonicum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Peucedanum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Peucedanum japonicum, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is commonly called 滨海前胡 (used in both Simplified and Traditional contexts, as well as specifically for zh-cn and zh-hans), while in Taiwan, it is known as 日本前胡 (zh-tw). In Korean, the plant is identified as 갯기름나물 (ko).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 滨海前胡 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 日本前胡 | Wikidata |
| ko | 갯기름나물 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 滨海前胡 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 滨海前胡 | Wikidata |
| ja | ボタンボウフウ | Wikidata |
| zh | 日本前胡 | Wikidata |
| zh | 防葵 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions of Eastern Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in both the North-Central and Southeast territories. The species also extends across the Japanese archipelago, including the Nansei-shotō islands. Furthermore, it can be found growing throughout the Korean peninsula. Together, these locations define the primary natural range of Peucedanum japonicum.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Peucedanum japonicum, is a medicinal herb where various components are utilized for their therapeutic properties. The roots are often the most significant part used in traditional medicine, frequently processed into a powder or decoction. Above the ground, the aerial parts encompass the entire visible structure of the plant, including the stems and flowering structures. Specifically, the leaves serve as a key component of these aerial parts, contributing to the plant's overall chemical profile.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Peucedanum japonicum has 29 reported phytochemicals identified across 33 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chlorogenic acid, peucedanol, rutin, (+)-marmesin, (+)-oxypeucedanin hydrate.
- Total chemicals
- 29
- Scientific sources
- 33
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chlorogenic acid | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| peucedanol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-marmesin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-oxypeucedanin hydrate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-peucedanocoumarin III | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-peucedanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-pteryxin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-trans-4'-tigloylkhellactone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-visamminol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Peucedanum japonicum has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antiplatelet, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplatelet | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vasorelaxant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Peucedanum japonicum has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include coughs, obesity, anti-oxidant, bronchial asthma, cancer.
- Total uses
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| coughs | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anti-oxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bronchial asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| headaches | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| muscle atrophy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neuralgia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| osteoarthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |