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Sophora flavescens var. flavescens

Sophora flavescens var. flavescens · Accepted scientific name

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, scientifically known as Sophora flavescens var. flavescens, is a perennial legume prized in traditional Chinese medicine. Commonly referred to as Ku Shen, this medicinal herb contains potent alkaloids used to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and gastrointestinal issues. Its bioactive compounds offer significant therapeutic potential in modern pharmacological research.

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Europe
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sophora flavescens var. flavescens

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide-ranging geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within Great Britain. The species is also widely spread throughout Siberia, specifically found in the Altay, Chitа, and Irkutsk regions. Additionally, it extends into the Russian Far East, specifically inhabiting the Amur area. Together, these locations highlight the diverse environments where the plant can be found.

Region Area
Northern Europe Great Britain
Siberia Altay
Siberia Chita
Siberia Irkutsk
Russian Far East Amur
Russian Far East Khabarovsk
Russian Far East Primorye
China China South-Central
China Hainan
China Inner Mongolia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Sophora flavescens var. flavescens has 33 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ANAGYRINE, ARSENIC, Baptifoline, CALCIUM, CAMPESTEROL.

Chemicals reported in Sophora flavescens var. flavescens
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
ANAGYRINE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
ARSENIC 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Baptifoline 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CALCIUM 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CAMPESTEROL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
COPPER 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CYTISINE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
IRON 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Isoanhydroicaritin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Isokurarinone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

ANAGYRINE

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ARSENIC

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Baptifoline

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CALCIUM

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CAMPESTEROL

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COPPER

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CYTISINE

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IRON

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Isoanhydroicaritin

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Isokurarinone

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Activities

Sophora flavescens var. flavescens has 200 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include ACE-Inhibitor, Abortifacient, Analgesic, Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker, Anorexic.

Activities reported in Sophora flavescens var. flavescens
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
ACE-Inhibitor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Abortifacient 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Analgesic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anorexic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
AntiBPH 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
AntiCFS 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
AntiCrohn's 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
AntiHIV 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
AntiLyme 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

ACE-Inhibitor

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Abortifacient

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Analgesic

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Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker

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Anorexic

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AntiBPH

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AntiCFS

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AntiCrohn's

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AntiHIV

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AntiLyme

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