Toona sinensis
Chinese toon
Toona sinensis, commonly known as Indian Mahogany, is a versatile medicinal tree native to South Asia. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, various parts of the plant, including the bark and leaves, are utilized in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues, offering significant holistic healing potential.
- Scientific name: Toona sinensis
- Family: Meliaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Toona sinensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae within the order Sapindales. Finally, it is a member of the family Meliaceae and falls under the genus Toona.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Meliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Toona | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Toona sinensis, is known by several different common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is referred to as 香椿 in Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), Traditional Chinese (zh-hant), and in Hong Kong (zh-hk). In Japanese, the species is called チャンチン (ja), while in Korean, it is known as 참죽나무 (ko).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 香椿 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 香椿 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 香椿 | Wikidata |
| ja | チャンチン | Wikidata |
| ko | 참죽나무 | Wikidata |
| vi | Hương xuân | Wikidata |
| zh | 香椿 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 香椿 | Wikidata |
| fa | ماهون چینی | Wikidata |
| id | Surian Tiongkok | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide-ranging geographical distribution across several diverse continents. In Western Asia, its presence can be noted within the borders of Afghanistan. The species is also found in China, specifically concentrated in the South-Central regions. Moving toward East Tropical Africa, the plant grows in both Tanzania and Uganda. Finally, its range extends into Middle Europe, where it is located in Germany.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Toona sinensis, is highly valued in traditional medicine for the various therapeutic properties found throughout its structure. The tender young buds and fresh leaves are frequently harvested for culinary and medicinal use, often providing a unique flavor and nutritional boost. The individual leaf structure is a key identifier for the species, while the sturdy stem bark is sometimes utilized in decoctions for its bioactive compounds. Furthermore, the dense woods of the tree are not only prized for their durability in construction but also contain chemical constituents that contribute to the plant's overall medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 21
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| buds | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| woods | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| shoots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pericarps | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pericarp | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Toona sinensis has 33 reported phytochemicals identified across 43 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include phenylpropanoid, flavonoid, flavonoids, gallic acid, lignin.
- Total chemicals
- 33
- Scientific sources
- 43
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| phenylpropanoid | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lignin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sesquiterpenes | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sterols | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MDA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Toona sinensis has 11 reported activities identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Antiglycation, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiglycation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Astringent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chemopreventive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Toona sinensis has 20 reported medicinal uses identified across 24 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Staphylococcus aureus, cancer, dysentery, enteritis, Escherichia coli.
- Total uses
- 20
- Scientific sources
- 24
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Staphylococcus aureus | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| enteritis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Shigella dysenteriae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| atherosclerosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| boils | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carbuncles | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |