Sarcandra glabra
Sarcandra glabra, commonly known as the "Evergreen Sarcandra," is a medicinal shrub native to East Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, its leaves are utilized for their potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Researchers increasingly study its bioactive compounds for potential therapeutic applications in treating various systemic inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Sarcandra glabra
- Family: Chloranthaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized into the order Chloranthales and the family Chloranthaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Sarcandra.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Chloranthales | WCVP |
| Family | Chloranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sarcandra | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Sarcandra glabra, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Chinese, it is referred to as 草珊瑚 in Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), Traditional Chinese (zh-hant), and Cantonese (zh-hk) contexts. In Japan, the species is known as センリョウ (ja), while in Vietnam, it is commonly called Sói rừng (vi).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 草珊瑚 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 草珊瑚 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 草珊瑚 | Wikidata |
| ja | センリョウ | Wikidata |
| vi | Sói rừng | Wikidata |
| zh | 草珊瑚 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 草珊瑚 | Wikidata |
| ko | 죽절초 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 草珊瑚 | Wikidata |
| szy | nipaluma-baditoh | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in East Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Moving beyond mainland China, its range extends into the neighboring territories of Korea and Japan. These locations highlight a consistent habitat preference throughout the Eastern Asian landscape. Consequently, the species is well-established across these specific subtropical and temperate zones.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Sarcandra glabra, is a medicinal herb where various components are utilized for their therapeutic properties. While the whole plant is often employed in traditional formulations to harness its complete range of bioactive compounds, specific focus is frequently placed on the roots, which are prized for their concentrated medicinal potency. Additionally, the aerial parts, including the leaves and stems, are commonly harvested and used in herbal preparations to treat various ailments.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 9
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| roots | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Sarcandra glabra has 25 reported phytochemicals identified across 29 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include isofraxidin, chloranoside A, rosmarinic acid, 5-O-caffeoylshikimic acid, Chloranthalactone B.
- Total chemicals
- 25
- Scientific sources
- 29
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| isofraxidin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| chloranoside A | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rosmarinic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-O-caffeoylshikimic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chloranthalactone B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isofraxidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Uvangoletin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| astilbin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| atractylenolide IV | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid 3,4-dihydroxy-phenethyl ester | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Sarcandra glabra has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective, Hypoglycemic, Hypolipidemic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Sarcandra glabra has 15 reported medicinal uses identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anti-oxidant, cancer, diabetes mellitus, hepatocellular carcinoma, infectious diseases.
- Total uses
- 15
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anti-oxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatocellular carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insulin resistance | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leukemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nasopharyngeal carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neuroprotection | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |