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.

Family
Pinaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Korean Pine · Chinese Pinenut · 3 more
Scientific synonyms
Apinus Koraiensis · Strobus Koraiensis · 5 more

Names

Common Names

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 koraiensis

Synonyms

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.

Chemicals reported in Pinus koraiensis
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

  1. Dr. Duke
  2. Chemistry & biodiversity
  3. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

SANDARACOPIMARIC ACID

  1. Dr. Duke
  2. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

(+)-(1S,2S,4R)-LIMONENE-1,2-DIOL

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

12-Hydroxyabietic acid

  1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

15-Hydroxy-7-oxodehydroabietic acid

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

15-hydroxy-abietic-acid

  1. Dr. Duke

15-hydroxy-dehydroabietic-acid

  1. Dr. Duke

15-hydroxydehydroabietic acid

  1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

ABIETIC ACID

  1. 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) ★☆☆☆☆