Zanthoxylum rhetsa
Zanthoxylum rhetsa, commonly known as the Chinese Prickly Ash, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional healing. Renowned for its pungent, aromatic properties, it contains bioactive compounds used to treat digestive ailments, inflammation, and skin conditions. This robust shrub remains a vital resource in herbal pharmacology and wellness.
- Scientific name: Zanthoxylum rhetsa
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Sapindales and the family Rutaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within 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 of the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing within the diverse landscapes of India and its neighboring nation, Bangladesh. Additionally, the species is documented in the specific state of Assam. Its presence extends further into the rugged terrain of the East Himalaya. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant includes the island nation of Sri Lanka.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Zanthoxylum rhetsa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Dihydrochelerythrine, quinazoline-6-carboxylic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Dihydrochelerythrine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quinazoline-6-carboxylic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Zanthoxylum rhetsa has 3 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Repellent.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Repellent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Zanthoxylum rhetsa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include oxidative damage.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oxidative damage | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |