Zanthoxylum acanthopodium
Zanthoxylum acanthopodium, commonly known as the prickly toothwood, is a significant medicinal shrub native to East Asia. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to treat inflammation, digestive ailments, and skin conditions. This plant remains a vital subject in contemporary pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Zanthoxylum acanthopodium
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized into the order Sapindales and the family Rutaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Zanthoxylum, specifically as the species Zanthoxylum acanthopodium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Zanthoxylum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across several key regions in Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central and Southeast territories, as well as in the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species is found growing in the lush landscapes of Assam. Furthermore, its geographical reach extends into the neighboring nation of Bangladesh. Collectively, these locations highlight the significant distribution of the species across both East and South Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Chemicals
Zanthoxylum acanthopodium has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Terpinen-4-ol, flavonoids, limonene, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Terpinen-4-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| limonene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Zanthoxylum acanthopodium has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Zanthoxylum acanthopodium has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, dengue virus, diabetes mellitus, diabetic neuropathy, fever.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dengue virus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetic neuropathy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperglycemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |