Skimmia japonica
Skimmia japonica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (53 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
Skimmia japonica, scientifically known as Skimmia japonica, is a versatile evergreen shrub prized in traditional practices for its ornamental beauty and potential therapeutic properties. Often utilized in herbal medicine to support various wellness goals, this resilient plant offers unique bioactive compounds, making it a subject of botanical interest.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Skimmia japonicaDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across several key regions of Eastern Asia. In the Russian Far East, its presence is noted in the Kuril Islands, Sakhalin, and the Primorye region. Moving further south, the species is widely established throughout the various islands of Japan. It also extends its reach into the Nansei-shotō archipelago. Together, these locations define the specific natural habitats where this medicinal plant can be found.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Skimmia japonica has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-Meranzin hydrate, Dictamnine, Edulin, Isoimperatorin, Meranzin hydrate.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-Meranzin hydrate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dictamnine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Edulin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isoimperatorin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Meranzin hydrate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oxypeucedanin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oxypeucedanin hydrate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Seselin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Skimmianine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Skimmine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(-)-Meranzin hydrate
- Dr. Duke
Dictamnine
- Dr. Duke
Edulin
- Dr. Duke
Isoimperatorin
- Dr. Duke
Meranzin hydrate
- Dr. Duke
Oxypeucedanin
- Dr. Duke
Oxypeucedanin hydrate
- Dr. Duke
Seselin
- Dr. Duke
Skimmianine
- Dr. Duke
Skimmine
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Skimmia japonica has 42 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Abortifacient, Adrenostimulant, Analgesic, Antiaggregant, Antibacterial.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Abortifacient | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Adrenostimulant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiaggregant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticonvulsant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiuretic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihistaminic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antileukemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |