Vaccinium dunalianum
Vaccinium dunalianum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Vaccinium dunalianum, scientifically known as Vaccinium dunalianum, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to South American landscapes. Renowned for its antioxidant properties, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. Traditionally used in folk medicine, it provides valuable bioactive compounds that support overall wellness and may combat oxidative stress effectively.
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Epigynium Dunalianum
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Vaccinium dunalianumSynonyms
- Epigynium dunalianum
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Ericales and the family Ericaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Vaccinium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Ericaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Vaccinium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning several distinct regions across Asia. Within China, it can be found in the South-Central and Southeast territories, as well as the high-altitude areas of Tibet. Its presence extends further east to the island of Taiwan in Eastern Asia. Additionally, the species is documented within the Indian Subcontinent, specifically in the Assam region. This distribution highlights the plant's ability to inhabit various ecological zones across the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Vaccinium dunalianum, is often utilized in traditional medicine through the collection of its specific vegetative structures. Practitioners frequently focus on the young leaves and the leaf buds, as these tender parts are believed to contain a higher concentration of active therapeutic compounds compared to more mature tissues. By targeting these developing sections, users can access the plant's most potent medicinal properties for various healing applications.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Frontiers in plant science (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Vaccinium dunalianum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 6'-O-Caffeoylarbutin, CHLOROGENIC ACID, Compound 3.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 6'-O-Caffeoylarbutin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CHLOROGENIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Compound 3 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
6'-O-Caffeoylarbutin
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
CHLOROGENIC ACID
- Frontiers in plant science
Compound 3
- Steroids
Medicinal Uses
Vaccinium dunalianum has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cerebral ischemia, ischemic stroke, vascular health.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| cerebral ischemia | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ischemic stroke | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vascular health | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Quezui Tea | Frontiers in plant science (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tea substitute | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |