Tripterygium regelii
Tripterygium regelii, commonly known as Thunder God Vine, is a perennial climbing plant native to East Asia. Renowned in traditional Chinese medicine, it contains potent bioactive alkaloids. While highly effective for treating inflammatory and autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, its clinical use requires careful dosage due to potential toxicity.
- Scientific name: Tripterygium regelii
- Family: Celastraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Tripterygium regelii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Celastrales and the family Celastraceae. Finally, it is situated within the genus Tripterygium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Celastrales | WCVP |
| Family | Celastraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tripterygium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Tripterygium regelii, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is called 东北雷公藤, while in Japanese, it is known as クロヅル. Its names in Middle Eastern languages include تریپتریگیوم رگلی in Persian and جوزة ريجل ثلاثية الأجنحة in Arabic.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 东北雷公藤 | Wikidata |
| ja | クロヅル | Wikidata |
| fa | تریپتریگیوم رگلی | Wikidata |
| ar | جوزة ريجل ثلاثية الأجنحة | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across several key regions in Eastern Asia. Its distribution includes the Manchuria region within China. Additionally, it can be located throughout parts of Japan. The species is also naturally occurring in Korea. Together, these locations define its specific geographical range in the East.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Tripterygium regelii, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, most notably its roots and bark. The roots are frequently harvested and processed to extract bioactive compounds used in traditional remedies, while the bark serves as another significant source of therapeutic elements. Together, these plant parts contribute to the complex chemical profile that defines the plant's pharmacological potential.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Tripterygium regelii has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include celastrol, iguesterin, Dihydrocelastrol, pristimerin, tingenone.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| celastrol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| iguesterin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dihydrocelastrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pristimerin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tingenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tripterygium regelii has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include COVID-19, SARS-CoV, multiple myeloma.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SARS-CoV | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| multiple myeloma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |