Zanthoxylum argyi
Zanthoxylum simulans · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Zanthoxylum argyi, scientifically known as Zanthoxylum simulans, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it serves as a natural remedy for various ailments. Exploring its pharmacological properties reveals significant potential for developing new therapeutic treatments in modern herbal medicine.
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Szechuan Pepper · Chinese-Pepper · 4 more
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Common Names
- Szechuan Pepper
- Chinese-pepper
- Sichuan-pepper
- Szechuan-pepper
- Chinese Prickly-ash
- Sichuan Pepper
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Szechuanpfeffer
- täuschende Stachelesche
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Zanthoxylum simulansTaxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindales, it is classified under the family Rutaceae. Finally, it is identified 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 exhibits a broad geographical presence across several key regions in East Asia. Within China, its range extends from the South-Central areas to the North-Central provinces. It can also be found in the mountainous terrain of Qinghai and throughout the Southeast regions of the country. Beyond the Chinese borders, the species is widely distributed across Korea. Collectively, these locations define the natural habitat for Zanthoxylum simulans.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Zanthoxylum simulans, possesses medicinal properties that are specifically derived from its root bark. In traditional herbal applications, the root bark is harvested and processed to extract its bioactive compounds, which are believed to contribute to the plant's therapeutic efficacy. Careful collection of this specific part is essential to ensure the potency and quality of the medicinal material used in various treatments.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| root | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Zanthoxylum simulans has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 6-Methyldihydrochelerythrine, Huajiaosimuline, Zanthosimuline.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 6-Methyldihydrochelerythrine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Huajiaosimuline | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Zanthosimuline | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
6-Methyldihydrochelerythrine
- Journal of natural products
Huajiaosimuline
- Journal of natural products
Zanthosimuline
- Journal of natural products
Activities
Zanthoxylum simulans has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | Folia microbiologica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| root bark | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |