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Chinese amomum

Wurfbainia longiligularis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (20 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Chinese amomum, scientifically known as Wurfbainia longiligularis, is a perennial herb native to East Asia. Valued in traditional medicine, its aromatic rhizomes possess significant therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and digestive benefits. Often used to treat gastrointestinal issues, this potent botanical serves as a vital component in herbal formulations.

Family
Zingiberaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Fruit
Common names
Chinese Amomum
Scientific synonyms
Amomum Longiligulare

Names

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Wurfbainia longiligularis

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Zingiberales, it is classified under the family Zingiberaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Wurfbainia as the species Wurfbainia longiligularis.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Zingiberales WCVP
Family Zingiberaceae WCVP
Genus Wurfbainia WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several distinct regions in Asia. In China, its distribution can be found specifically within Hainan and throughout China Southeast. Its presence extends into the Indo-China peninsula, where it inhabits various landscapes. Within this area, it is documented to grow in Laos and Thailand. Furthermore, the species is also widely distributed across Vietnam.

Region Area Source
China Hainan WCVP
China China Southeast WCVP
Indo-China Laos WCVP
Indo-China Thailand WCVP
Indo-China Vietnam WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant is utilized in traditional medicine specifically through its fruits, which are known by the pharmaceutical name Fructus Amomi. While other vegetative structures are present, it is the dried fruits of Wurfbainiia longiligularis that serve as the primary medicinal component.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
fruit Frontiers in plant science (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Wurfbainia longiligularis has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BORNYL ACETATE, Borneol, (+)-Borneol, (-)-Borneol, Acetyl CoA.

Chemicals reported in Wurfbainia longiligularis
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
BORNYL ACETATE 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Borneol 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(+)-Borneol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(-)-Borneol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Acetyl CoA 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CAMPHENE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Geranyl diphosphate 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Isoborneol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Linalool 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Monoterpenes 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

BORNYL ACETATE

  1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
  2. Frontiers in plant science

Borneol

  1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
  2. Frontiers in plant science

(+)-Borneol

  1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

(-)-Borneol

  1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Acetyl CoA

  1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

CAMPHENE

  1. Frontiers in plant science

Geranyl diphosphate

  1. Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB

Isoborneol

  1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Linalool

  1. Frontiers in plant science

Monoterpenes

  1. Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB

Medicinal Uses

Wurfbainia longiligularis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gastrointestinal diseases.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
gastrointestinal diseases Plant physiology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
Fructus Amomi Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB (and other 3 sources) ★★☆☆☆