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Pinus thunbergii

Pinus thunbergii · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (17 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

scientifically known as Pinus thuibergii, is a resilient Japanese black pine valued for its therapeutic potential. Rich in essential oils and bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to support respiratory health and provide anti-inflammatory benefits. This hardy conifer remains a significant subject in ethnobotanical studies.

Family
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Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
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Common names
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Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Pinus thunbergii

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution that spans across multiple continents and regions. In Eastern Asia, it is naturally found within the countries of Japan and Korea. Interestingly, its presence extends to North America, where it can be located in the Northeastern United States, specifically in New York. Additionally, it is also documented in the Southeastern United States, notably in Maryland. These diverse locations demonstrate the wide environmental range inhabited by this medicinal species.

Region Area
Eastern Asia Japan
Eastern Asia Korea
Northeastern U.S.A. New York
Southeastern U.S.A. Maryland

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Pinus thunbergii has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Proanthocyanidins, Flavonoids, Galangin, Umbelliferon, XYLAN.

Chemicals reported in Pinus thunbergii
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Proanthocyanidins 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Galangin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Umbelliferon 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
XYLAN 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
glucose 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
myricetin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
p-Coumaroyl-CoA 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
procyanidine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
quercetin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Proanthocyanidins

  1. Acta biomaterialia
  2. Dental materials : official publication of the Academy of Dental Materials

Flavonoids

  1. International journal of biological macromolecules

Galangin

  1. International journal of biological macromolecules

Umbelliferon

  1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

XYLAN

  1. International journal of biological macromolecules

glucose

  1. International journal of biological macromolecules

myricetin

  1. International journal of biological macromolecules

p-Coumaroyl-CoA

  1. International journal of biological macromolecules

procyanidine

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

quercetin

  1. International journal of biological macromolecules

Activities

Pinus thunbergii has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifibrotic.

Activities reported in Pinus thunbergii
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antifibrotic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antifibrotic

  1. International journal of clinical and experimental pathology

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
Folium Pini Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
botanical extracts Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆