Sichuan-pepper

Names

Common Names

• Sichuan-pepper
• Sichuan Pepper

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Sapindales and the family Rutaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Zanthoxylum.

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across various regions of Asia. In Central Asia, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Uzbekistan. The species is widely scattered throughout China, spanning from the Inner Mongolia region to Manchuria. Additionally, it can be found growing in the China North-Central territories. Finally, its range extends into the China South-Central areas, showcasing its adaptability to different climates.

Plant Parts

Chemicals

Zanthoxylum bungeanum has 41 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Hyperoside, quercitrin, RUTIN, Terpenoids, Volatile oil.

Hyperoside

1. Natural product research
2. Toxins
3. TheScientificWorldJournal
4. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

quercitrin

1. Natural product research
2. TheScientificWorldJournal
3. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

RUTIN

1. TheScientificWorldJournal
2. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Terpenoids

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
2. Horticulture research

Volatile oil

1. Frontiers in plant science
2. Fitoterapia

oleic acid

1. International journal of molecular sciences
2. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

quercetin

1. Toxins
2. TheScientificWorldJournal

1A

1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

2A

1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Anthocyanins

1. Horticulture research

Activities

Zanthoxylum bungeanum has 7 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antitumor, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antioxidant.

Most Reported Activities

Medicinal Uses

Zanthoxylum bungeanum has 23 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, pain, tumors, COPD, antioxidant activity.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations