Wurfbainia compacta
Wurfbainia compacta · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Extensive (192 studies) · ★★★★☆
, scientifically known as Wurfbainia compacta, is a remarkable medicinal plant cherished in traditional herbal practices. Belonging to the Berberidaceae family, this species is valued for its unique bioactive compounds. Often used to address various ailments, it offers significant therapeutic potential for those exploring natural remedies and botanical pharmacology.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Seed
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Wurfbainia compactaDistribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions in Asia. In China, it can be found throughout the South-Central provinces as well as on the island of Hainan. Its range extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the borders of India. Moving into the Malesia region, the species is documented in Jawa. Finally, its presence is also noted within the Lesser Sunda Islands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Wurfbainia compacta, is a species characterized by its specific reproductive structures, which include the production of seeds. These seeds serve as the essential biological components for the plant's propagation and continued survival within its natural habitat. In the context of medicinal botany, understanding the role and characteristics of the seeds is vital for studying the complete life cycle and potential therapeutic applications of the species.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| seed | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Wurfbainia compacta has 18 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-Cineole, ALPHA-PINENE, BETA-PINENE, Borneol, CARVONE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-Cineole | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Borneol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CARVONE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Caryophyllene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| D-CAMPHOR | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EO | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Humulene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Humulene epoxide II | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
1,8-Cineole
- Dr. Duke
ALPHA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
BETA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
Borneol
- Dr. Duke
CARVONE
- Dr. Duke
Caryophyllene
- Dr. Duke
D-CAMPHOR
- Dr. Duke
EO
- Dr. Duke
Humulene
- Dr. Duke
Humulene epoxide II
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Wurfbainia compacta has 173 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include (-)-Chronotropic, (-)-Inotropic, ACE-Inhibitor, AChE-Inhibitor, Acaricide.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-Chronotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Inotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AChE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acaricide | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelopathic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Amomum compactum extract | Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Baidukou | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| amomi fructus rotundus | Chinese medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |