Ticanto sinensis
Ticanto sinensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Ticanto sinensis, scientifically known as Ticanto sinensis, is a climbing woody vine renowned in traditional medicine across Southeast Asia. Valued for its potent bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized to treat inflammation, fever, and various ailments, offering a rich subject for modern pharmacological research into its therapeutic potential.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf · Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ticanto sinensisDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several regions across Asia. Within China, it can be found growing in both the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its presence also extends into the Indo-China peninsula, covering multiple distinct countries. Specifically, the species is documented to grow in Laos as well as Myanmar. Additionally, its range encompasses the tropical landscapes of Thailand.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
| Indo-China | Laos |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Ticanto sinensis has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Natural product research
Stem
- Natural product research
Preparations
Ticanto sinensis has 1 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanolic extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Methanolic extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Methanolic extract
- Natural product research