Reynoutria japonica
Reynoutria japonica, commonly known as Japanese knotweed, is a robust, perennial plant celebrated in traditional medicine. Renowned for its high concentration of resveratrol, it offers potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This resilient species is widely studied for its potential benefits in supporting metabolic health and cardiovascular wellness.
- Scientific name: Reynoutria japonica
- Family: Polygonaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Caryophyllales, it is a member of the family Polygonaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Reynoutria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Polygonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Reynoutria | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a significant presence across several regions within Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the coastal and inland areas of Denmark. Its distribution extends further north to include the territories of Finland and the Faroe Islands. Additionally, the species is well-established throughout the landscapes of Great Britain. Finally, its range reaches the emerald landscapes of Ireland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Reynoutria japonica has 38 reported phytochemicals identified across 55 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include stilbenes, resveratrol, anthraquinones, emodin, piceid.
- Total chemicals
- 38
- Scientific sources
- 55
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stilbenes | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| resveratrol | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| anthraquinones | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| emodin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| piceid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polydatin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| procyanidins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,4',5-trihydroxystilbene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Reynoutria japonica has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antioxidant, Antiproliferative, Antitumor, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Reynoutria japonica has 18 reported medicinal uses identified across 18 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include COVID-19, Mycobacterium smegmatis, Staphylococcus aureus, burns, cancer.
- Total uses
- 18
- Scientific sources
- 18
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mycobacterium smegmatis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| burns | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cervical cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| constipation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| favus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperlipidemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |