Spatholobus suberectus
Spatholobus suberectus, commonly known as Dan Shen in certain regional contexts, is a vital medicinal plant prized in traditional pharmacology. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is primarily utilized to promote blood circulation, alleviate pain, and treat various cardiovascular ailments, serving as a cornerstone in many herbal formulations.
- Scientific name: Spatholobus suberectus
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales. Finally, it is a member of the Fabaceae family, falling under the genus Spatholobus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Spatholobus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Spatholobus suberectus, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is referred to as 密花豆, a name shared across different regional standards including zh-cn and zh-tw. In Bengali, it is commonly called tali alas ngadek alit, while in Korean, it is known as 버팀 나무덩굴.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 密花豆 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 密花豆 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 密花豆 | Wikidata |
| ban | tali alas ngadek alit | Wikidata |
| ko | 버팀 나무덩굴 | Wikidata |
| zh | 马鹿花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 小豆花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 鸡血藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 百骑大栗树 | Wikidata |
| zh | 紫梗藤 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found specifically in the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its range extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is documented in Assam and the East Himalaya. Additionally, the species is present within the Indo-China region, specifically in Laos. Together, these areas define the diverse geographical footprint of Spatholobus suberectus.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Spatholobus suberectus, is a climbing woody species characterized by its distinct morphology. The medicinal properties of the plant are often derived from various structural components, most notably the vine stem which facilitates its climbing habit. The overall structure consists of strong, fibrous stems that support its growth through forest canopies. In many traditional applications, the roots are utilized for their bioactive compounds, while the tough, durable rattans found within the plant structure are characteristic of its climbing nature. Additionally, the green, functional leaves contribute to the plant's overall vitality and photosynthetic processes.- Total parts
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 11
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| vine stem | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rattans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caulis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Spatholobus suberectus has 43 reported phytochemicals identified across 55 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, catechin, formononetin, 1,3,5-benzenetriol, 2-methoxy-4-(2'-hydroxyethyl)-phenyl-1-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside.
- Total chemicals
- 43
- Scientific sources
- 55
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 8 | ★★★★☆ |
| catechin | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| formononetin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 1,3,5-benzenetriol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-methoxy-4-(2'-hydroxyethyl)-phenyl-1-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cu | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DPPH | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mg | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mn | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SS8 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Spatholobus suberectus has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antioxidant, Antitumor, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Spatholobus suberectus has 20 reported medicinal uses identified across 24 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, cancer, oxidative stress, COVID-19, H5N1.
- Total uses
- 20
- Scientific sources
- 24
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| COVID-19 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| H5N1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HIV-1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SARS-CoV-1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SARS-CoV-2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colon cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |