Swertia japonica
Swertiia japonica, commonly known as Japanese Gentian, is a perennial herb highly valued in traditional medicine. Belonging to the Gentianaceae family, it is prized for its bitter principles, which stimulate digestion and support liver health. This potent botanical serves as a vital remedy for promoting metabolic wellness and vitality.
- Scientific name: Swertia japonica
- Family: Gentianaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales, it is a member of the Gentianaceae family. It is specifically categorized under the genus Swertia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Gentianaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Swertia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Swertia japonica, is referred to by several different common names depending on the language. In Korean, it is called 쓴풀 (sseun-pul), while in Japanese, it is known as センブリ (senburi). Across various Chinese linguistic contexts, including standard Chinese (zh), Simplified Chinese (zh-cn), and Traditional Chinese (zh-tw), the plant is commonly identified as 日本獐牙菜 (Rìběn zhāngyácài).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ko | 쓴풀 | Wikidata |
| ja | センブリ | Wikidata |
| zh | 日本獐牙菜 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 日本獐牙菜 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 日本獐牙菜 | Wikidata |
| sl | japonska svercija | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 日本獐牙菜 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range localized within the Eastern Asian region. Its natural habitat is primarily documented in the archipelago of Japan. Additionally, the species can be found growing across various parts of Korea. These two countries represent the core areas where its distribution is established. Consequently, its presence is concentrated within these particular East Asian territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Swertia japonica has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include swertiamarin, Bellidifolin, sweroside.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| swertiamarin | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Bellidifolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sweroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Swertia japonica has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gastrointestinal disease.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gastrointestinal disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |