Chinese tinospora
Tinospora sinensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Chinese tinospora, scientifically known as Tinospora sinensis, is a versatile medicinal climber widely used in traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it possesses significant anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antidiabetic properties, making it a vital herb for managing metabolic disorders and promoting overall immune health.
- Family
- Menispermaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Stems · Stems
- Common names
- Chinese Tinospora · Malabar Gulbel
- Scientific synonyms
- Tinospora Malabarica · Cocculus Chondodendrum · 9 more
Names
Common Names
- Chinese tinospora
- Malabar Gulbel
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Tinospora sinensisSynonyms
- Tinospora malabarica
- Cocculus chondodendrum
- Tinospora tomentosa
- Campylus sinensis
- Tinospora malabarica var. tomentosa
- Menispermum tomentosum
- Cocculus malabaricus
- Epibaterium tomentosum
- Menispermum chondrodendron
- Menispermum malabaricum
- Cocculus tomentosus
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, it is identified by the genus Tinospora, specifically as the species Tinospora sinensis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Menispermaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tinospora | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across several key regions in Asia. Within China, its distribution is primarily concentrated in the South-Central and Southeast areas. The species is also widely found throughout the Indian Subcontinent, specifically in regions such as Assam and Bangladesh. Furthermore, its presence extends into the mountainous terrain of the East Himalaya. These varied locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in different subtropical and montane environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant utilizes its stems as a primary component in traditional medicinal practices. The stems of Tinospora sinensis are characterized by a woody texture and a unique, somewhat rough surface, often exhibiting a characteristic grayish or brownish color. In many therapeutic applications, these stems are harvested, dried, and processed to extract bioactive compounds that are believed to possess various health-promoting properties.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | Natural product research (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Stems | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Tinospora sinensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include tinosinenside.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tinosinenside | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tinospora sinensis has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Leishmania donovani, dysuria, immunosuppression, rheumatoid arthritis, visceral leishmaniasis.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leishmania donovani | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysuria | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| immunosuppression | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatoid arthritis | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| visceral leishmaniasis | Parasitology research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| EtOAc extract | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aqueous extract | Indian journal of experimental biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanolic extract of the stems | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stems | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |