buff hazelwood
Symplocos cochinchinensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Buff hazelwood, scientifically known as Symplocos cochinchinensis, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its antioxidant properties, the plant is primarily utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation and skin ailments. Its leaves contain unique compounds essential for developing natural therapeutic treatments and herbal remedies.
- Family
- Symplocaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Bark
- Common names
- Buff Hazelwood · Large-Flower Hazelwood · 1 more
- Scientific synonyms
- Dicalix Cochinchinensis
Names
Common Names
- buff hazelwood
- large-flower hazelwood
- white hazelwood
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Symplocos cochinchinensisSynonyms
- Dicalix cochinchinensis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ericales. Finally, it is a member of the family Symplocaceae and falls under the genus Symplocos.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Symplocaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Symplocos | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in East Asia. Within China, its presence is documented in the South-Central provinces as well as the Southeast regions. It also thrives in the tropical environment of Hainan and the high-altitude areas of Tibet. Moving beyond mainland China, the species extends its range into the islands of Japan. Together, these locations highlight the diverse ecological habitats inhabited by Symplocos cochinchinensis.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Symplocos cochinchinensis, is highly valued in traditional medicine, with its primary medicinal utility derived from its bark. The bark is harvested for its rich concentration of bioactive compounds, which are often utilized in various herbal formulations to treat specific ailments. By extracting the essential properties from this specific part of the plant, practitioners can access the therapeutic benefits necessary for its traditional applications.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | PloS one (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Symplocos cochinchinensis has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BETA-SITOSTEROL, CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, MANGANESE, OLEANOLIC ACID.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | PloS one (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CALCIUM | PloS one (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MAGNESIUM | PloS one (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MANGANESE | PloS one (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| OLEANOLIC ACID | PloS one (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| POTASSIUM | PloS one (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SODIUM | PloS one (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ZINC | PloS one (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Symplocos cochinchinensis has 3 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antiglycation, Antihyperglycemic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | PloS one (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiglycation | PloS one (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperglycemic | PloS one (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Symplocos cochinchinensis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hyperglycemia.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hyperglycemia | PloS one (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 'Niisakathakadi' | PloS one (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 70% EtOH extract | Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Niisakathakadi Kashayam | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydroethanol extract | Experimental and toxicologic pathology : official journal of the Gesellschaft fur Toxikologische Pathologie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |