Scutellaria discolor
Scutellaria discolor · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (19 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scutellaria discolor, scientifically known as Scutellaria discolor, is a perennial herb native to the mountainous regions of East Asia. Distinguished by its unique, patterned foliage, this medicinal plant is valued in traditional practices for its calming properties, often utilized to support neurological health and alleviate various inflammatory conditions.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Scutellaria discolorDistribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it is primarily found throughout the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its presence extends significantly into the Indian Subcontinent, where it grows in the state of Assam. Additionally, the species is commonly documented within the borders of Bangladesh. Finally, it can be found inhabiting the diverse terrains of the East Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Scutellaria discolor has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2',4'-Dihydroxy-2,3',6'-trimethoxychalcone, 5,7,2'-trihydroxy-8-methoxyflavone, Norwogonin, Wogonin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 2',4'-Dihydroxy-2,3',6'-trimethoxychalcone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5,7,2'-trihydroxy-8-methoxyflavone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Norwogonin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Wogonin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
2',4'-Dihydroxy-2,3',6'-trimethoxychalcone
- Dr. Duke
5,7,2'-trihydroxy-8-methoxyflavone
- Dr. Duke
Norwogonin
- Dr. Duke
Wogonin
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Scutellaria discolor has 15 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Antiaggregant, Antibacterial, Antifertility, Antiimplantation.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiaggregant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifertility | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiimplantation | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antileukemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antithrombic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |