Viscum orientale
Viscum orientale · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Viscum orientale, scientifically known as Viscum orientale, is a unique parasitic shrub native to East Asia. Often referred to as oriental mistletoe, this plant thrives by extracting nutrients from host trees. Traditionally valued in herbal medicine, it is studied for its bioactive compounds and potential therapeutic properties in holistic healing.
- Family
- Santalaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Viscum Roxburghianum · Viscum Montanum · 4 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Viscum orientaleSynonyms
- Viscum roxburghianum
- Viscum montanum
- Viscum navicellatum
- Viscum verticilliflorum
- Fusanus parasitus
- Viscum pamattonis
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Santalales, it is classified under the family Santalaceae. Finally, it is placed within the genus Viscum as the species Viscum orientale.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Santalales |
| Family | Santalaceae |
| Genus | Viscum |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, Viscum orientale, exhibits a specific distribution across several key regions in Asia. In Western Asia, its presence is documented within the borders of Afghanistan. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found across a wide geographical range. Specifically, this species is native to India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. Additionally, its distribution extends to the northeastern region of Assam.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Viscum orientale has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
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Chemicals
Viscum orientale has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Gallic acid, Vanillic acid, caffeic acid, ellagic acid, quercetin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Gallic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vanillic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ellagic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Gallic acid
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Vanillic acid
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caffeic acid
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ellagic acid
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quercetin
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Activities
Viscum orientale has 3 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, CNS-Depressant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CNS-Depressant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antimicrobial
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Antioxidant
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CNS-Depressant
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Conditions
Viscum orientale has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include pain.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Pain | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Pain
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Preparations
Viscum orientale has 3 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Viscum orientale leaf extract, Viscum orientale plant extract, Viscum orientale water extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Viscum orientale leaf extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Viscum orientale plant extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Viscum orientale water extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Viscum orientale leaf extract
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Viscum orientale plant extract
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Viscum orientale water extract
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