Schisandra henryi
Schisandra henryi, commonly known as Henry's Schisandra, is a climbing woody vine native to East Asia. Highly valued in traditional medicine, this botanical species is prized for its bioactive compounds. It is primarily utilized to support cognitive function, reduce fatigue, and promote overall vitality through its potent adaptogenic properties.
- Scientific name: Schisandra henryi
- Family: Schisandraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Austrobaileyales and the family Schisandraceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Schisandra.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Austrobaileyales | WCVP |
| Family | Schisandraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Schisandra | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Schisandra henryi, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and regional usage. In Arabic, it is called شزندرة هنري, while in Chinese, it is identified through multiple names including 翼梗五味子, 紫金血藤, and its simplified forms such as 翼梗五味子 (zh-hans) and 翼梗五味子 (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | شزندرة هنري | Wikidata |
| zh | 翼梗五味子 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 翼梗五味子 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 翼梗五味子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 紫金血藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄皮血藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 吊吊果 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution primarily concentrated within East and Southeast Asia. In China, it can be found growing across the South-Central regions of the country. Additionally, its presence extends into the Southeast portions of China. Beyond Chinese borders, the species is also distributed throughout the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, it has been documented growing in the tropical landscapes of Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Schisandra henryi, exhibits a climbing growth habit where its woody stems serve as vital structures for navigating through surrounding vegetation to reach sunlight. The foliage is composed of lush, green leaves that are typically arranged in an alternate pattern along the stems, providing the necessary surface area for photosynthesis to support the plant's medicinal development.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Schisandra henryi has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include catechin, (+)-anwulignan, caffeic acid, deoxyschisandrin, dibenzocyclooctadiene.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| catechin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-anwulignan | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| deoxyschisandrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dibenzocyclooctadiene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epischisandrone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neochlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protocatechuic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Schisandra henryi has 7 reported activities identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Neuroprotective, Antioxidant, Antiviral, Cardioprotective.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardioprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoregenerative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Schisandra henryi has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, cervical cancer, gastric cancer, skin aging.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cervical cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin aging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |