Rehmannia glutinosa
Rehmannia glutinosa, commonly known as the "sticky plant," is a significant medicinal herb native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its potent anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, this plant is widely utilized in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments, wounds, and various inflammatory conditions, offering valuable bioactive compounds for modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Rehmannia glutinosa
- Family: Orobanchaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales, it is classified under the family Orobanchaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Rehmannia, specifically as the species Rehmannia glutinosa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Orobanchaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Rehmannia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Rehmannia glutinosa, is known by various common names across different linguistic and cultural contexts. In Chinese, it is referred to as 地黄 (zh-hans), 地黃 (zh-hant), and 地黃 (zh-hk), while in Japan, it is commonly called アカヤジオウ (ja). Additionally, in Vietnam, the plant is known as Địa hoàng (vi).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 地黄 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 地黃 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 地黃 | Wikidata |
| ja | アカヤジオウ | Wikidata |
| vi | Địa hoàng | Wikidata |
| ko | 지황 | Wikidata |
| zh | 地黃 | Wikidata |
| fa | رهمانیا گلاتنوسا | Wikidata |
| th | โกฐขี้แมว | Wikidata |
| wuu | 地黄 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several distinct regions within China. It is commonly found throughout the South-Central areas of the country. The species also extends its range into the northern territories of Inner Mongolia and Manchuria. Additionally, its distribution encompasses the North-Central provinces of China. Finally, the plant can be located within the Southeast regions of the nation.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Rehmannia glutinosa, is highly valued in traditional medicine for its various therapeutic components. The medicinal properties are primarily concentrated in the roots, which are often harvested for their potent healing qualities. Specifically, the root is utilized in numerous herbal formulations to treat inflammatory conditions. In addition to the primary structure, the plant develops specialized tuberous roots that serve as storage organs. Each individual tuberous root contains concentrated bioactive compounds, while the green leaves also contribute to the plant's overall chemical profile.- Total parts
- 18
- Scientific sources
- 45
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 11 | ★★★★★ |
| root | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| leaves | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| tuberous roots | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| tuberous root | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| fresh roots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| young leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| underground part | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tubers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steamed root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Rehmannia glutinosa has 112 reported phytochemicals identified across 173 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include catalpol, acteoside, ajugol, ferulic acid, rehmannioside D.
- Total chemicals
- 112
- Scientific sources
- 173
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| catalpol | 20 | ★★★★★ |
| acteoside | 10 | ★★★★★ |
| ajugol | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| rehmannioside D | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Acteoside | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| fructose | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| glucose | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| raffinose | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| stachyose | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
Activities
Rehmannia glutinosa has 7 reported activities identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hypoglycemic, Neuroprotective, Anticancer, Antinephritic.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinephritic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hemostatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Rehmannia glutinosa has 38 reported medicinal uses identified across 43 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diabetic nephropathy, type 2 diabetes mellitus, anemia, ADHD, Alzheimer's disease.
- Total uses
- 38
- Scientific sources
- 43
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diabetic nephropathy | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| type 2 diabetes mellitus | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| anemia | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ADHD | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Polyuria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alopecia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| attention deficit hyperactivity disorder | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |