Tiliacora triandra
Tiliacora triandra, commonly known as Dan Choy in Vietnam, is a versatile climbing vine widely utilized in Southeast Asian traditional medicine. Renowned for its nutritional profile, this leafy green serves as a potent antioxidant, helping to regulate blood sugar, support liver health, and reduce inflammation throughout the body.
- Scientific name: Tiliacora triandra
- Family: Menispermaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ranunculales, it is classified under the family Menispermaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Tiliacora.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Menispermaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tiliacora | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Tiliacora triandra, is recognized by various common names across different regions and languages. In Vietnam, it is referred to as Sương sâm trơn, while in Thailand, it is widely known as ย่านาง. In South Korea, the plant is called 야낭, and in Indonesia, it is commonly known as Cuwing. Furthermore, in Chinese, it is identified as 蔘露藤.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| vi | Sương sâm trơn | Wikidata |
| th | ย่านาง | Wikidata |
| ko | 야낭 | Wikidata |
| id | Cuwing | Wikidata |
| zh | 蔘露藤 | Wikidata |
| arz | تيلياكورا ترياندرا | Wikidata |
| zh | 雅囊葉 | Wikidata |
| zh | 香料藤 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several regions across South and Southeast Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in the states of Assam and throughout Bangladesh. Its presence extends into the Indo-China region, specifically documented in the Andaman Islands. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed across the mainland territories of Cambodia and Laos. These varied locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in different tropical environments across these neighboring nations.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Tiliacora triandra, is a medicinal climber where the roots are often utilized for their therapeutic properties. Specifically, the root and the roots are harvested and prepared in various traditional practices to harness their bioactive compounds for health benefits.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Tiliacora triandra has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cholesterol, pectolinarigenin, tiliacorinine.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cholesterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pectolinarigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tiliacorinine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tiliacora triandra has 4 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Anticancer, Antiproliferative, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tiliacora triandra has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include PRRS, atopic dermatitis, breast cancer, cholangiocarcinoma, obesity.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| PRRS | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| atopic dermatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cholangiocarcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triple-negative breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |