Korean Pine
Pinus koraiensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Moderate (144 studies) · ★★★☆☆
Korean Pine, scientifically known as Pinus koraiensis, is a resilient coniferous species valued for its diverse therapeutic potential. Renowned for its nutrient-rich seeds and aromatic resins, this plant offers significant medicinal benefits, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, making it a vital resource in traditional and modern herbal medicine.
Names
Common Names
- Korean Pine
- Chinese pinenut
- Korean nut pine
- Korean white pine
- Manchurian white pine
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- pino de Corea
German:
- Korea-Kiefer
- Korea-Kiefer
French:
- Pin blanc de Corée
- pin de Corée
- Pin blanc de Corée
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Pinus koraiensisSynonyms
- Apinus koraiensis
- Strobus koraiensis
- Pinus cembra var. mandschurica
- Pinus koraiensis subsp. prokoraiensis
- Pinus cembra var. excelsa
- Pinus prokoraiensis
- Pinus mandschurica
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Pinidae, it is classified under the order Pinales and the family Pinaceae. Ultimately, it is identified as a member of the genus Pinus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Pinidae | WCVP |
| Order | Pinales | WCVP |
| Family | Pinaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pinus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions of East Asia. In the Russian Far East, it can be found spanning the Amur, Khabarovsk, and Primorye regions. Its range extends southward into the Manchuria region of China. Additionally, the species is established within the island nation of Japan. Together, these locations define its primary geographical presence in the temperate forests of the East.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pinus koraiensis has 55 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include DEHYDROABIETIC ACID, SANDARACOPIMARIC ACID, (+)-(1S,2S,4R)-LIMONENE-1,2-DIOL, 12-Hydroxyabietic acid, 15-Hydroxy-7-oxodehydroabietic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| DEHYDROABIETIC ACID | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| SANDARACOPIMARIC ACID | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-(1S,2S,4R)-LIMONENE-1,2-DIOL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 12-Hydroxyabietic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 15-Hydroxy-7-oxodehydroabietic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 15-hydroxy-abietic-acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 15-hydroxy-dehydroabietic-acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 15-hydroxydehydroabietic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ABIETIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
DEHYDROABIETIC ACID
- Dr. Duke
- Chemistry & biodiversity
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
SANDARACOPIMARIC ACID
- Dr. Duke
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
(+)-(1S,2S,4R)-LIMONENE-1,2-DIOL
- Chemistry & biodiversity
12-Hydroxyabietic acid
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
15-Hydroxy-7-oxodehydroabietic acid
- Chemistry & biodiversity
15-hydroxy-abietic-acid
- Dr. Duke
15-hydroxy-dehydroabietic-acid
- Dr. Duke
15-hydroxydehydroabietic acid
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID
- Chemistry & biodiversity
ABIETIC ACID
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Pinus koraiensis has 80 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Allergenic, Anesthetic, AntiHIV, AntiMDR, Antiaflatoxin.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anesthetic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiMDR | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiaflatoxin | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiaggregant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiallergic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiangiogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacillary | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| bark extracts | Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |