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Pistacia chinensis subsp. integerrima
Pistacia chinensis subsp. integerrima, commonly known as the Chinese Pistache, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional practices. Renowned for its antioxidant properties, it is utilized to treat various ailments, including inflammatory conditions and skin disorders. Its diverse phytochemical profile offers significant therapeutic potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Pistacia chinensis subsp. integerrima
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, falling into the family Anacardiaceae. Finally, it is situated within the genus Pistacia as the subspecies integerrima.
| Rank |
Classification |
Source |
| Kingdom |
Plantae |
WCVP |
| Phylum |
Streptophyta |
WCVP |
| Class |
Equisetopsida |
WCVP |
| Subclass |
Magnoliidae |
WCVP |
| Order |
Sapindales |
WCVP |
| Family |
Anacardiaceae |
WCVP |
| Genus |
Pistacia |
WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Pistacia chinensis subsp. integerrima, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Chinese mastic tree, while in Chinese, it is known as qìshì (漆树). In Japanese, the species is called hinoki (檜), and in Korean, it is called kki (漆).
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Common Name |
Source |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across Asia. Within the Caucasus, its presence is noted specifically in the Transcaucasus area. Moving into Western Asia, it can be found inhabiting parts of Afghanistan. The Indian Subcontinent also hosts the species, specifically within the East Himalaya and throughout India. Finally, its range extends into the neighboring territory of Nepal.
| Region |
Area |
Source |
| Caucasus |
Transcaucasus |
WCVP |
| Western Asia |
Afghanistan |
WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent |
East Himalaya |
WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent |
India |
WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent |
Nepal |
WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent |
Pakistan |
WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent |
West Himalaya |
WCVP |
| Indo-China |
Myanmar |
WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Pistacia chinensis subsp. integerrima, possesses several distinct parts that are often utilized in traditional medicine. The stem and the rugged bark provide a structural foundation, with the latter sometimes used for its specific chemical properties. Its leaf structure is characteristic of the species, contributing to the plant's overall physiological functions. A notable feature of this plant is the presence of galls, which are specialized growths that are often harvested for their medicinal potency. Additionally, the fruit serves as a reproductive component, completing the botanical profile of this significant medicinal species.
- Total parts
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 17
| Plant Part |
Sources |
Confidence |
| galls |
4 |
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| stem |
2 |
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| leaf |
2 |
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| fruit |
2 |
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| bark |
2 |
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| leaf galls |
1 |
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| insect galls |
1 |
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| gall |
1 |
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| fruits |
1 |
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| Galls |
1 |
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Chemicals
Pistacia chinensis subsp. integerrima has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, sakuranetin, triterpenes, apigenin, fatty acids.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound |
Sources |
Confidence |
| flavonoids |
3 |
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| sakuranetin |
2 |
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| triterpenes |
2 |
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| apigenin |
1 |
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| fatty acids |
1 |
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| patuletin |
1 |
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| phytosterols |
1 |
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| spinacetin |
1 |
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| tannins |
1 |
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| terpenoids |
1 |
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Activities
Pistacia chinensis subsp. integerrima has 9 reported activities identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antioxidant, Antiasthmatic, Anticancer, Antiinflammatory.
- Total activities
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Activities
| Activity |
Sources |
Confidence |
| Analgesic |
3 |
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| Antioxidant |
3 |
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| Antiasthmatic |
1 |
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| Anticancer |
1 |
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| Antiinflammatory |
1 |
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| Antimicrobial |
1 |
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| Antiproliferative |
1 |
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| Antispasmodic |
1 |
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| Carminative |
1 |
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Medicinal Uses
Pistacia chinensis subsp. integerrima has 14 reported medicinal uses identified across 18 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include asthma, diarrhea, fever, inflammation, Aspergillus flavus.
- Total uses
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 18
Most Reported Uses
| Use |
Sources |
Confidence |
| asthma |
2 |
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| diarrhea |
2 |
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| fever |
2 |
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| inflammation |
2 |
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| Aspergillus flavus |
1 |
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| Candida albicans |
1 |
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| Candida glabrata |
1 |
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| analgesic |
1 |
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| antidiarrheal |
1 |
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| antioxidant |
1 |
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