Piper kadsura
Piper kadsura, commonly known as the Kadsur plant, is a significant medicinal herb frequently utilized in traditional Ayurvedic practices. Native to various tropical regions, it is highly valued for its potent bioactive compounds. This plant is primarily recognized for its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and digestive properties in holistic healing.
- Scientific name: Piper kadsura
- Family: Piperaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Piper kadsura, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Piperales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Piperaceae and the genus Piper.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Piperales | WCVP |
| Family | Piperaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Piper | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Piper kadsura, is known by various common names depending on the language and region. In Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), it is referred to as 风藤, while in Traditional Chinese (zh-hant) and the Cantonese usage in Hong Kong (zh-hk), it is written as 風藤. In Mainland China (zh), the name is also given as 风藤, and in Japanese (ja), the plant is called フウトウカズラ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 风藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 風藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 風藤 | Wikidata |
| ja | フウトウカズラ | Wikidata |
| zh | 风藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 風藤 | Wikidata |
| ko | 후추등 | Wikidata |
| za | Gaeudoni | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 风藤 | Wikidata |
| sr | Јапански бибер | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is geographically distributed across several specific regions within Eastern Asia. Its range includes the islands of Japan and the Korean Peninsula. Within the Japanese archipelago, it can be found inhabiting the Kazan-retto area. Furthermore, its presence extends to the Nansei-shoto islands. Finally, the species is also documented occurring in the Ogasawara-shoto region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Kazan-retto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Ogasawara-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Piper kadsuru, utilizes its stems as a significant component for medicinal purposes. The stems are typically slender, woody, and climbing in nature, characteristic of the piper species, and they serve as the structural framework that supports the plant's growth through various substrates. In traditional herbal practices, different parts of the vine are often harvested, but the stems play a crucial role in the plant's overall morphology and nutrient transport.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Piper kadsura has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-crotepoxide, Futoquinol, Hancinone, N-p-coumaroyl tyramine, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-crotepoxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Futoquinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hancinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| N-p-coumaroyl tyramine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| futoquinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| piperkadsin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| piperkadsin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| piperlactam S | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Piper kadsura has 4 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Analgesic, Anticancer, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Piper kadsura has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, arthralgia, inflammation, neurodegenerative disorders, rheumatic diseases.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arthralgia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurodegenerative disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatic diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |