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Prunus humilis

Prunus humilis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (26 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Prunus humiliis, scientifically known as Prunus humiliis, is a versatile medicinal plant celebrated for its diverse therapeutic properties. Renowned in traditional herbalism, it offers significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. This resilient species serves as a vital resource for natural healing, supporting holistic wellness through its unique phytochemical profile.

Family
Not available
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Fruit · Root
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Prunus humilis

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across specific regions of East Asia. In the Russian Far East, it can be found growing in both the Amur and Primorye territories. Its presence extends significantly into China, where it inhabits the South-Central regions. Furthermore, the species is documented within the Inner Mongolia area of China. Finally, its range also encompasses the Manchuria region, completing its notable distribution pattern.

Region Area
Russian Far East Amur
Russian Far East Primorye
China China South-Central
China Inner Mongolia
China Manchuria
China China North-Central
China China Southeast

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Prunus humilis has 2 reported plant parts identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit, root.

Plant parts reported in Prunus humilis
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Fruit 3 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Fruit

  1. International journal of molecular sciences
  2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
  3. Journal of the science of food and agriculture

Root

  1. International journal of molecular sciences

Chemicals

Prunus humilis has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, ANTHOCYANIN, Abscisic acid (ABA), Anthocyanins, CHLOROPHYLL.

Chemicals reported in Prunus humilis
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Flavonoids 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
ANTHOCYANIN 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Abscisic acid (ABA) 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anthocyanins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CHLOROPHYLL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Carotenoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Gibberellin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Oxalic Acids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Proanthocyanidins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
ascorbic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Flavonoids

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
  2. Journal of the science of food and agriculture

ANTHOCYANIN

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Abscisic acid (ABA)

  1. International journal of molecular sciences

Anthocyanins

  1. Journal of the science of food and agriculture

CHLOROPHYLL

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Carotenoids

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Gibberellin

  1. Biology

Oxalic Acids

  1. Journal of the science of food and agriculture

Proanthocyanidins

  1. Journal of the science of food and agriculture

ascorbic acid

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Prunus humilis has 1 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Activities reported in Prunus humilis
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antioxidant

  1. Journal of the science of food and agriculture