Zanthoxylum ailanthoides
Zanthoxylum ailanthoides, commonly known as the Chinese lancewood, is a versatile medicinal plant native to East Asia. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is traditionally used to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and skin ailments. Its potent antimicrobial and analgesic properties make it a significant subject in contemporary pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Zanthoxylum ailanthoides
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is categorized within the order Sapindales and the family Rutaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Zanthoxylum.
| 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 is widely distributed across several key regions within Eastern Asia. In China, its presence is noted throughout the South-Central and Southeast territories. The species also extends its range to the island nation of Japan. Furthermore, it can be found growing naturally across the Korean Peninsula. Finally, its geographical footprint includes the Kazan-retto region of Eastern Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Kazan-retto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Ogasawara-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
Chemicals
Zanthoxylum ailanthoides has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-episesamin, (-)-hinokinin, N-(4-methoxyphenethyl)-N-methylbenzamide, ailanthamide, ailanthoidol.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-episesamin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-hinokinin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| N-(4-methoxyphenethyl)-N-methylbenzamide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ailanthamide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ailanthoidol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| decarine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| evofolin-B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| xanthyletin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Zanthoxylum ailanthoides has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Chemopreventive.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chemopreventive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |