Zanthoxylum clava-herculis
Zanthoxylum clava-herculis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Extensive (197 studies) · ★★★★☆
Zanthoxylum clavatus-herculis, scientifically known as Zanthoxylum clavatus-herculis, is a potent medicinal shrub valued in traditional healing. Renowned for its aromatic properties, this plant is frequently utilized to treat digestive ailments and skin conditions. Its bioactive compounds offer significant therapeutic potential, making it a cornerstone in various herbal remedies.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Zanthoxylum clava-herculisDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of the United States. In the North-Central U.S.A., it can be found growing in Oklahoma. Moving toward the South-Central U.S.A., its presence extends into Texas. The species is also widely distributed throughout the Southeastern U.S.A., specifically within Alabama and Arkansas. Finally, its geographical range reaches further into the Southeastern U.S.A. via the state of Florida.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Alabama | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Arkansas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Georgia | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Louisiana | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Mississippi | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | North Carolina | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | South Carolina | WCVP |
Chemicals
Zanthoxylum clava-herculis has 24 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-Laurifoline, (-)-Asarinin, (-)-sesamin, Asarinin, CINNAMAMIDE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-Laurifoline | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Asarinin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-sesamin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Asarinin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CINNAMAMIDE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candicine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EO | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Herclavine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Herculin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Laurifoline | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(+)-Laurifoline
- Dr. Duke
(-)-Asarinin
- Dr. Duke
(-)-sesamin
- Dr. Duke
Asarinin
- Dr. Duke
CINNAMAMIDE
- Dr. Duke
Candicine
- Dr. Duke
EO
- Dr. Duke
Herclavine
- Dr. Duke
Herculin
- Dr. Duke
Laurifoline
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Zanthoxylum clava-herculis has 168 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include (+)-Inotropic, 12-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor, 5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor, Abortifacient, Adrenolytic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-Inotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 12-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Abortifacient | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Adrenolytic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Amebicide | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anesthetic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiacetylcholinesterase | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |