Thesium chinense
Thesium chinense, commonly known as Chinese Rattleweed, is a medicinal herb deeply rooted in traditional practices. Valued for its unique bioactive compounds, it is often utilized in herbal remedies to address various ailments. Understanding its botanical properties and therapeutic potential is essential for exploring its role in natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Thesium chinense
- Family: Santalaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae, it follows the order Santalales and is a representative of the family Santalaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Thesium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Santalales | WCVP |
| Family | Santalaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Thesium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Thesium chinense, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Korea, it is called 제비꿀 (ko), while in Japan, it is commonly known as カナビキソウ (ja). Across several Chinese-speaking regions, including mainland China (zh-cn), Taiwan (zh-tw), and general Chinese contexts (zh), it is recognized by the name 百蕊草.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ko | 제비꿀 | Wikidata |
| zh | 百蕊草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 百蕊草 | Wikidata |
| ja | カナビキソウ | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 百蕊草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 珍珠草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 草檀 | Wikidata |
| zh | 百蕊草根 | Wikidata |
| zh | 积药草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 百蕊草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions of Asia. In the northern reaches of its range, it can be found in Siberia within the Chita region. Moving eastward, the species is also documented throughout the Russian Far East, specifically in Amur, Khabarovsk, and Primorye. Furthermore, its presence extends significantly into China, particularly throughout the China South-Central area. Together, these locations highlight the varied environmental adaptability of Thesium chinense.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Thesium chinense, is a medicinal herb whose reproductive cycle is completed through the production of its seed. While various parts of many medicinal plants are utilized for their therapeutic properties, the seed serves as the essential biological unit for the propagation and continued survival of this species in its natural habitat.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seed | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Thesium chinense has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ABA, Chlorophyll, GA3, apigenin-5-O-neohesperidoside, astragalin.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ABA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chlorophyll | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GA3 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin-5-O-neohesperidoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| astragalin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol-3-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin-7-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl-p-hydroxycinnamate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutinoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Thesium chinense has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Chemopreventive, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chemopreventive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Thesium chinense has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Fusobacterium nucleatum, Porphyromonas gingivalis, Streptococcus mutans, analgesic, antibiotic.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Fusobacterium nucleatum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Porphyromonas gingivalis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Streptococcus mutans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antibiotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seed dormancy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |