Uncaria hirsuta
Uncaria hirsuta · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (19 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Uncaria hirsuta, scientifically known as Uncaria hirsuta, is a prominent medicinal climber belonging to the Rubiaceae family. Commonly referred to as "Hirsute Cat's Claw," this plant is highly valued in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for its potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immune-boosting properties, playing a vital role in holistic healing.
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Ourouparia Formosana · Ourouparia Hirsuta · 7 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Uncaria hirsutaSynonyms
- Ourouparia formosana
- Ourouparia hirsuta
- Neonauclea formosana
- Uncaria uraiensis
- Nauclea formosana
- Uncaria kawakamii
- Ourouparia kawakamii
- Uncaria formosana
- Ourouparia enormis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Gentianales and the family Rubiaceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Uncaria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Uncaria | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is native to several specific regions across East Asia. Within mainland China, its presence is primarily recorded in the South-Central areas. It can also be found growing throughout the Southeast portions of China. Additionally, the species is widely distributed across the island of Taiwan. These locations define the primary geographical range for Uncaria hirsuta.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Uncaria hirsuta has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CHLOROGENIC ACID, Corynoxeine, Flavonoids, Hirsuteine, Hirsutine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| CHLOROGENIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Corynoxeine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hirsuteine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hirsutine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isocorynoxeine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rhynchophylline | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Steroids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
CHLOROGENIC ACID
- Journal of food and drug analysis
Corynoxeine
- Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis
Flavonoids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Hirsuteine
- Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis
Hirsutine
- Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis
Isocorynoxeine
- Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis
Rhynchophylline
- Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis
Steroids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Terpenoids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Activities
Uncaria hirsuta has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Neuroprotective, Antiapoptotic, Antioxidant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Neuroprotective | Journal of food and drug analysis (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiapoptotic | Journal of food and drug analysis (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Uncaria hirsuta has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, migraine, neurodegenerative diseases.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular diseases | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| migraine | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurodegenerative diseases | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |