Prunus nipponica
Prunus nipponica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (73 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Prunus nipponica, is a resilient deciduous shrub cherished in traditional medicine. Renowned for its antioxidant properties, this plant features nutrient-rich fruits and bark often utilized to support immune health. Its versatile bioactive compounds offer significant therapeutic potential in modern holistic wellness and natural healing practices.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Prunus nipponicaDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within the temperate regions of East Asia. Its distribution extends significantly through the territory of Japan. Furthermore, the species can be found in the Russian Far East, specifically inhabiting the Sakhalin island. The range also reaches the Kuril Islands, which are part of the Russian Far East. Together, these locations define the natural habitat where Prunus nipponica thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Prunus nipponica has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include genistein.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| genistein | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Prunus nipponica has 72 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Abortifacient, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, Antiaggregant, Antiangiogenic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Abortifacient | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiaggregant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiangiogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiatherosclerotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer (Breast) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic (Breast) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticlimacteric | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiendoccytotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |