Schisandra propinqua subsp. sinensis
Schisandra chinensis subsp. sinensis, commonly known as Schisandra or "five-flavor fruit," is a versatile medicinal shrub native to East Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine for its adaptogenic properties, it is used to enhance mental clarity, reduce fatigue, and support liver health through its unique complex of lignans.
- Scientific name: Schisandra propinqua subsp. sinensis
- Family: Schisandraceae
- 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 Austrobaileyales, it is classified under the family Schisandraceae and the genus Schisandra. Specifically, it is identified as the subspecies sinensis within the species Schisandra chinensis.
| 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, Schisandra chinensis (syn. Schisandra propinqua subsp. sinensis), is known by several distinct common names across different Chinese linguistic contexts. In various Chinese dialects and written forms, it is referred to as 铁箍散 (zh, zh-cn, zh-hans, zh-tw), while it is also commonly identified as 小血藤 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 铁箍散 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 铁箍散 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 鐵箍散 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 铁箍散 | Wikidata |
| zh | 小血藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 小血藤叶 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range across several distinct regions of China. It is commonly found throughout the South-Central areas of the country. Additionally, its presence extends into the North-Central provinces of China. The species also populates the lush landscapes of China Southeast. Finally, its distribution reaches into the high-altitude terrain of Tibet.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Schisandra, is valued for the therapeutic properties found within its specific morphological structures. The aerial parts of the plant, which include the woody vines, leaves, and flowers, serve as the primary growth framework and are often studied for their overall botanical characteristics. However, the most significant medicinal component is the fruits, which appear as clusters of small, red, berry-like drupes. These fruits are highly concentrated with bioactive compounds, making them the primary part used in traditional medicine to harness the plant's adaptogenic benefits.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Schisandra propinqua subsp. sinensis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Schisandrin, deoxyschizandrin, gamma-schizandrin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Schisandrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| deoxyschizandrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gamma-schizandrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |