Schisandra sphenanthera
Schisandra sphenanthera, commonly known as Schisandra, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to East Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine as an adaptogen, it is prized for its ability to reduce stress, enhance mental clarity, and support liver health. Its potent berries offer a unique blend of restorative properties.
- Scientific name: Schisandra sphenanthera
- Family: Schisandraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is placed in the order Austrobaileyales and the family Schisandraceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by 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 is known by various common names depending on the language and region, such as 华中五味子 in Chinese (zh and zh-cn), 華中五味子 in Traditional Chinese (zh-tw), and schizandra oranžová in Czech (cs). In Arabic (ar), it is referred to as شزندرة إسفينية المئبر.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 华中五味子 | Wikidata |
| ar | شزندرة إسفينية المئبر | Wikidata |
| cs | schizandra oranžová | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 华中五味子 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 華中五味子 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 华中五味子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 老鼠葡萄 | Wikidata |
| zh | 五香血藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 香石藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 五味子 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to several specific regions within China. Its primary distribution includes the areas of China South-Central. Additionally, the species can be found throughout China North-Central. It also extends its range into the regions of China Southeast. Together, these three zones define the core geographical footprint of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Schisandra sphenanthera, possesses several distinct morphological features that are utilized in traditional medicine. The woody stem serves as the structural foundation for its climbing habit, while the vibrant green leaves are typically arranged to facilitate photosynthesis. The reproductive success of the species is evident in its fruits, which develop into small, fleshy drupes. Both the individual fruit and the entire cluster are of interest for their medicinal properties. Furthermore, the root system is often harvested, as it contains concentrated bioactive compounds essential for therapeutic applications.- Total parts
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 13
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruit | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| canes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Schisandra sphenanthera has 32 reported phytochemicals identified across 36 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include lignans, schisantherin A, triterpenoids, SFE, Schisandrin.
- Total chemicals
- 32
- Scientific sources
- 36
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lignans | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| schisantherin A | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SFE | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Schisandrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anwulignan | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arabinose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cedrenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| deoxyschisandrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| deoxyschizandrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Schisandra sphenanthera has 7 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hepatoprotective, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antioxidant, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatoprotective | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Schisandra sphenanthera has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, Alzheimer's disease, COVID-19, Drug-induced liver injury, hepatitis.
- Total uses
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| COVID-19 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Drug-induced liver injury | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insomnia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lung injury | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| osteoporosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| renal transplantation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |