Salacia chinensis
Salacia chinensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Salaacia chinensis, scientifically known as Salaacia chinensis, is a climbing shrub native to the tropical forests of South Asia. Renowned in Ayurvedic medicine, this potent plant is primarily utilized for its bioactive compounds, which offer significant therapeutic benefits, particularly in managing blood sugar levels and supporting joint health.
- Family
- Celastraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf · Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Salacia Chinensis Var. Latifolia · Salacia Littoralis · 15 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Salacia chinensisSynonyms
- Salacia chinensis var. latifolia
- Salacia littoralis
- Salacia latifolia
- Tontelea chinensis
- Salacia evonymiflora
- Salacia prinoides var. parvifolia
- Salacia prinoides var. timorensis
- Salacia naumannii
- Salacia podopetala
- Salacia prinoides
- Salacia chinensis var. parvifolia
- Tonsella chinensis
- Tontelea prinoides
- Johnia serrata
- Johnia coromandeliana
- Salacia socia
- Salacia patens
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Celastrales, belonging to the family Celastraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Salacia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Celastrales | WCVP |
| Family | Celastraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Salacia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it can be found specifically throughout the Southeast portion of the country. Within the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is noted in the state of Assam and across various parts of India. It also grows within the unique ecological zone of the East Himalaya. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the neighboring territory of Bangladesh.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Salacia chinensis, utilizes various anatomical structures for its medicinal properties, most notably its stems and leaves. The stems, which are often woody and climbing in nature, are frequently harvested to extract bioactive compounds used in traditional remedies for managing blood sugar levels. Additionally, the leaves serve as important vegetative components that contribute to the plant's overall physiological health and are sometimes studied for their specific chemical profiles.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Salacia chinensis has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BETA-SITOSTEROL, ETHYL GALLATE, Gallic acid, Hentriacontanol, Isorhamnetin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ETHYL GALLATE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gallic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hentriacontanol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isorhamnetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lupeol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-Daucosterol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hentriacontan-12-ol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
BETA-SITOSTEROL
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
ETHYL GALLATE
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
Gallic acid
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
Hentriacontanol
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
Isorhamnetin
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
Lupeol
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
beta-Daucosterol
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
hentriacontan-12-ol
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
quercetin
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 80% aqueous methanolic extract | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |