Ulmus davidiana var. japonica
Ulmus davidiana var. japonica, commonly known as the Japanese Elm, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional East Asian medicine. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, its bark and leaves are frequently utilized to treat inflammation, respiratory ailments, and skin conditions, offering a natural approach to holistic healing.
- Scientific name: Ulmus davidiana var. japonica
- Family: Ulmaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Rosales and the family Ulmaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Ulmus as the variety japonica.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Ulmaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ulmus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across Northern Asia and the Russian territories. Within Siberia, it can be found growing in the regions of Buryatiya and Chita. Its presence extends into the Russian Far East, specifically inhabiting the Amur area. The species is also documented in the Khabarovsk region of the same territory. Finally, its range reaches the maritime reaches of the Kuril Islands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ulmus davidiana var. japonica has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Catechin-7-O-xyloside, icariside E3, lyoniside, mansonone F, nudiposide.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Catechin-7-O-xyloside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| icariside E3 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lyoniside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mansonone F | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nudiposide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ulmus davidiana var. japonica has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibiotic, Inflammatory.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibiotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Inflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ulmus davidiana var. japonica has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include MRSA, cancer, enteritis, infectious diseases, mastitis.
- Total uses
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| MRSA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| enteritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mastitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| non-small cell lung cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhinitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sinusitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |