Schisandra sphaerandra
Schisandra sphaerandra, commonly known as Schisandra or Magnolia berry, is a versatile medicinal plant native to East Asia. Renowned for its adaptogenic properties, it is used in traditional medicine to enhance vitality, reduce stress, and support liver health. This potent botanical offers significant antioxidant benefits for overall wellness.
- Scientific name: Schisandra sphaerandra
- 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. Finally, its taxonomic designation is completed by its placement in the 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 sphaerandra, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Arabic, it is called شزندرة كروية, while in Chinese, it is commonly identified as 球蕊五味子, a name that is also used in the simplified Chinese forms zh-hans and zh-cn. Additionally, the name 香血藤 is another designation used within the Chinese language for this species.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | شزندرة كروية | Wikidata |
| zh | 球蕊五味子 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 球蕊五味子 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 球蕊五味子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 香血藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 白花球蕊五味子 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Schisandra sphaerandra, exhibits a specific and localized geographical distribution. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the regions of China. Specifically, it can be found growing in the South-Central part of the country. This particular area provides the necessary environmental conditions required for the species to thrive. Consequently, its range is relatively restricted to these specific Chinese territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Schisandra, utilizes its woody stems as a fundamental structural component for its climbing growth habit. These stems serve as the vital conduit for transporting water and nutrients throughout the vine, supporting the development of its characteristic foliage and medicinal fruit. In traditional medicinal applications, the characteristics of the stems and the overall woody structure are often studied to understand the plant's full botanical profile.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Schisandra sphaerandra has 18 reported phytochemicals identified across 19 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include wuweizisu C, 2'-acetyl-4',4-dimethoxybiphenyl-2-carbaldehyde, Nigranoic acid, angeloylgomisin Q, benzoylgomisin Q.
- Total chemicals
- 18
- Scientific sources
- 19
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| wuweizisu C | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2'-acetyl-4',4-dimethoxybiphenyl-2-carbaldehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Nigranoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| angeloylgomisin Q | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| benzoylgomisin Q | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ganwuweizic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gomisin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Schisandra sphaerandra has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HIV-1, Type 2 diabetes mellitus, diarrhea, triple-negative breast cancer.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| HIV-1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Type 2 diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triple-negative breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |