Zanthoxylum schinifolium
Zanthoxylum schinifolium, commonly known as "Pau-ferro," is a medicinal tree native to Brazil. Renowned for its potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, its bark is extensively used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory ailments, skin infections, and various inflammatory conditions, offering significant pharmacological potential for modern therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Zanthoxylum schinifolium
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Sapindales and the family Rutaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific 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 exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions of East Asia. Within China, its presence is documented in the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. Additionally, the species can be found growing in the Manchuria region of the country. Beyond the Chinese mainland, its range extends to the island nation of Japan. Collectively, these areas define the primary geographical footprint of the species across Eastern Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Zanthoxylum schinifolium has 20 reported phytochemicals identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4-terpineol, BuOH, EA, Estragole, MC.
- Total chemicals
- 20
- Scientific sources
- 20
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 4-terpineol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BuOH | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Estragole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MC | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ar-tumerone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| elixene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| estragole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fargesin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hexane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Zanthoxylum schinifolium has 4 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antifungal, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Zanthoxylum schinifolium has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include ascariasis, diarrhea, eczema, tinea pedis, vomiting.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ascariasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eczema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tinea pedis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vomiting | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |