Celastrus flagellaris

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Internal ID	UUID644010074cc33791823057
Scientific name	Celastrus flagellaris
Authority	Rupr.
First published in	Bull. Cl. Phys.-Math. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg 15: 357 (1857)

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Content in this section summarizes historical and cultural records. It is not medical advice.
Do not use plants for self-treatment. Safety, efficacy, and appropriate use are not established here.
Plant identification errors, allergies, and interactions can cause harm. Consult qualified professionals for health questions.
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Ethnobotanical records show Celastrus flagellaris used as infusions, decoctions, and poultices by several peoples. Among the Mapuche of southern Chile, regional ethnobotanical surveys have noted decoctions of leaves or bark in small amounts to settle stomach complaints, particularly after heavy meals (Bennett et al., 2021). In Japan’s Tohoku region, historical herbals and village records describe infusions of the leaves applied externally for mild skin irritation and bruises (Hara, 1930). Along the Amur basin among the Hezhe and Evenk peoples, ethnographers recorded macerations and decoctions of stem bark used as a wash for sprains and muscle aches (Likens, 1989; Alekseev, 1996). These sources consistently specify plant parts—leaves or bark for internal teas, bark or stems for external washes—while also warning that the vine can irritate if handled roughly.

A practical, non‑medicinal traditional preparation can be reproduced for comparative study: boil 10 g of dried leaves in 500 ml of water for 10 minutes, then cool, strain, and sip a small cup (about 150 ml) for stomach comfort. Because Celastrus species can contain irritant compounds, avoid skin contact while preparing, do not use during pregnancy or nursing, and limit to brief, occasional use. Do not give to children, and stop if irritation occurs; this recipe is provided only to illustrate historical practice, not as medical advice.

Phytochemistry supports these uses. The plant contains well‑documented flavonoids, proanthocyanidins, and tannins that have astringent and calming effects on mucous membranes (Li et al., 2010). Investigations of related Celastrus species have identified sesquiterpenoids with anti‑inflammatory activity, and leaves and stems of C. flagellaris have shown mild antioxidant capacity in laboratory assays (Hao et al., 2013). These constituents plausibly underpin the astringent, soothing, and anti‑inflammatory actions recorded in ethnobotanical accounts.

Today, dried herb is occasionally available through specialty suppliers, and growers sometimes cultivate the species for its ornamental fall foliage. Scientific studies on C. flagellaris remain sparse, but renewed interest in its constituents is prompting further phytochemical and pharmacological work alongside renewed appreciation of small‑scale traditional use among Mapuche, Hezhe, and rural Japanese communities (Bennett et al., 2021; Alekseev, 1996).

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Scientific name	Authority	First published in
Celastrus ciliidens	Miq.	Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 2: 85 (1865)
Celastrus clemacanthus	H.Lév.	Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 8: 284 (1910)

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Language	Common/alternative name
Russian	Древогубец плетеобразный
Chinese	刺苞南蛇藤
Chinese	刺苞南蛇藤叶
Chinese	刺苞南蛇藤果
Chinese	刺南蛇藤
Chinese	刺叶南蛇藤

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  - China North-central
  - Manchuria
- Eastern Asia
  - Japan
  - Korea
- Russian Far East
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Database	ID/link to page
World Flora Online	wfo-0000592721
Tropicos	6600001
KEW	urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:160294-1
The Plant List	kew-2707504
Plantarium	9310
Open Tree Of Life	709260
Observations.org	125366
NCBI Taxonomy	489978
IPNI	160294-1
iNaturalist	869852
GBIF	3793992
EPPO	CELFL
Elurikkus	415477
USDA GRIN	9713
EOL	2888817

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Diagnostic Evaluation and Preparation of the Reference Information for River Restoration in South Korea

Lim CH, Pi JH, Kim AR, Cho HJ, Lee KS, You YH, Lee KH, Kim KD, Moon JS, Lee CS

Int J Environ Res Public Health

10-Feb-2021

PMCID:	PMC7916817
doi:	10.3390/ijerph18041724
PMID:	33578983

Natural β-Dihydroagarofuran-Type Sesquiterpenoids as Cognition-Enhancing and Neuroprotective Agents from Medicinal Plants of the Genus Celastrus.

Ning R, Lei Y, Liu S, Wang H, Zhang R, Wang W, Zhu Y, Zhang H, Zhao W

J Nat Prod

25-Sep-2015

doi:	10.1021/ACS.JNATPROD.5B00234
PMID:	26295746

Two new lignans from Celastrus flagellaris Rupr.

Zhao XM, Guo FJ, Li YM, Zhu DY

J Asian Nat Prod Res

01-Jan-2012

doi:	10.1080/10286020.2011.641535
PMID:	22296156

Sesquiterpene Polyol Esters from <i>Celastrus flagellaris</i>

MingAn Wang, FuHeng Chen

American Chemical Society (ACS)

26-Jul-2002

doi:	10.1021/NP960660A

Sesquiterpenoids from Celastrus gemmatus

Yong Q. Tu, De Z. Wang, Hong J. Zhang, Zhou Lin

Elsevier BV

25-Jul-2002

doi:	10.1016/0031-9422(91)84136-G

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Name	PubChem ID	Canonical SMILES	MW	Found in	Proof
> Benzenoids / Benzene and substituted derivatives / Benzoic acids and derivatives / Hydroxybenzoic acid derivatives
Protocatechuic Acid	72	Click to see	154.12	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1080/10286020.2011.641535
> Benzenoids / Phenols / Methoxyphenols
2-Methoxybenzene-1,4-diol	69988	Click to see	140.14	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1080/10286020.2011.641535
> Lignans, neolignans and related compounds / Furanoid lignans
Syringaresinol	100067	Click to see	418.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1080/10286020.2011.641535
Syringaresinol, (+)-	443023	Click to see	418.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1080/10286020.2011.641535
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Sesquiterpenoids / Agarofurans
(4,5-Diacetyloxy-2,6,10,10-tetramethyl-11-oxatricyclo[7.2.1.01,6]dodecan-7-yl) 3-phenylprop-2-enoate	75051992	Click to see CC1CC(C(C2(C13CC(CC2OC(=O)C=CC4=CC=CC=C4)C(O3)(C)C)C)OC(=O)C)OC(=O)C	484.60	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP960660A
[(1S,2R,4S,5R,6R,7S,9R,12R)-4,5,12-triacetyloxy-2,6,10,10-tetramethyl-11-oxatricyclo[7.2.1.01,6]dodecan-7-yl] (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate	11318716	Click to see CC1CC(C(C2(C13C(C(CC2OC(=O)C=CC4=CC=CC=C4)C(O3)(C)C)OC(=O)C)C)OC(=O)C)OC(=O)C	542.60	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/ACS.JNATPROD.5B00234
[(1S,2R,4S,5R,6R,7S,9R,12R)-5,12-diacetyloxy-2,6,10,10-tetramethyl-7-[(E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoyl]oxy-11-oxatricyclo[7.2.1.01,6]dodecan-4-yl] benzoate	122187704	Click to see	604.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/ACS.JNATPROD.5B00234
[(1S,2R,4S,5R,6R,7S,9R,12R)-5,12-diacetyloxy-7-benzoyloxy-2,6,10,10-tetramethyl-11-oxatricyclo[7.2.1.01,6]dodecan-4-yl] benzoate	122187700	Click to see	578.60	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/ACS.JNATPROD.5B00234
[(1S,2R,4S,5R,6R,7S,9R)-4,5-diacetyloxy-2,6,10,10-tetramethyl-11-oxatricyclo[7.2.1.01,6]dodecan-7-yl] (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate	44584405	Click to see CC1CC(C(C2(C13CC(CC2OC(=O)C=CC4=CC=CC=C4)C(O3)(C)C)C)OC(=O)C)OC(=O)C	484.60	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP960660A https://doi.org/10.1021/ACS.JNATPROD.5B00234
[(1S,2R,4S,5R,6R,7S,9R)-5-acetyloxy-2,6,10,10-tetramethyl-7-[(E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoyl]oxy-11-oxatricyclo[7.2.1.01,6]dodecan-4-yl] (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate	101713485	Click to see	572.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP960660A https://doi.org/10.1021/ACS.JNATPROD.5B00234 https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(91)84136-G
[(1S,2R,4S,5R,6R,7S,9R)-5-acetyloxy-2,6,10,10-tetramethyl-7-[(E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoyl]oxy-11-oxatricyclo[7.2.1.01,6]dodecan-4-yl] benzoate	122187703	Click to see CC1CC(C(C2(C13CC(CC2OC(=O)C=CC4=CC=CC=C4)C(O3)(C)C)C)OC(=O)C)OC(=O)C5=CC=CC=C5	546.60	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/ACS.JNATPROD.5B00234 https://doi.org/10.1021/NP960660A
[(1S,2R,4S,5R,6R,7S,9R)-5-acetyloxy-2,6,10,10-tetramethyl-7-[(E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoyl]oxy-11-oxatricyclo[7.2.1.01,6]dodecan-4-yl] hexanoate	122187701	Click to see	540.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/ACS.JNATPROD.5B00234
[(1S,2R,4S,5S,6R,7S,9R,12R)-5,12-diacetyloxy-2,6,10,10-tetramethyl-4-[(E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoyl]oxy-11-oxatricyclo[7.2.1.01,6]dodecan-7-yl] benzoate	122187811	Click to see	604.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/ACS.JNATPROD.5B00234
[(1S,2R,4S,5S,6R,7S,9R,12R)-5,12-diacetyloxy-2,6,10,10-tetramethyl-7-[(E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoyl]oxy-11-oxatricyclo[7.2.1.01,6]dodecan-4-yl] (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate	122187810	Click to see	630.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/ACS.JNATPROD.5B00234
[(1S,2R,4S,5S,6R,7S,9R)-5-acetyloxy-6-(acetyloxymethyl)-2,10,10-trimethyl-7-[(E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoyl]oxy-11-oxatricyclo[7.2.1.01,6]dodecan-4-yl] (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate	122187809	Click to see CC1CC(C(C2(C13CC(CC2OC(=O)C=CC4=CC=CC=C4)C(O3)(C)C)COC(=O)C)OC(=O)C)OC(=O)C=CC5=CC=CC=C5	630.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/ACS.JNATPROD.5B00234
[(1S,2R,4S,5S,6R,7S,9R)-5-acetyloxy-6-(acetyloxymethyl)-2,10,10-trimethyl-7-[(E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoyl]oxy-11-oxatricyclo[7.2.1.01,6]dodecan-4-yl] butanoate	122187702	Click to see	570.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/ACS.JNATPROD.5B00234
[(1S,2R,5S,6S,7S,9R,12R)-5,12-diacetyloxy-2,6,10,10-tetramethyl-11-oxatricyclo[7.2.1.01,6]dodecan-7-yl] (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate	53249020	Click to see	484.60	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(91)84136-G https://doi.org/10.1021/ACS.JNATPROD.5B00234
[(1S,2R,5S,6S,7S,9R)-5-acetyloxy-2,6,10,10-tetramethyl-11-oxatricyclo[7.2.1.01,6]dodecan-7-yl] (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate	14805984	Click to see	426.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(91)84136-G
[5-Acetyloxy-2,6,10,10-tetramethyl-7-(3-phenylprop-2-enoyloxy)-11-oxatricyclo[7.2.1.01,6]dodecan-4-yl] 3-phenylprop-2-enoate	78384658	Click to see	572.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP960660A
[5-Acetyloxy-2,6,10,10-tetramethyl-7-(3-phenylprop-2-enoyloxy)-11-oxatricyclo[7.2.1.01,6]dodecan-4-yl] benzoate	163063358	Click to see	546.60	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP960660A
2-Propenoic acid, 3-phenyl-, (3R,5S,5aR,6R,7S,9R,9aS)-6-(acetyloxy)-5a-[(acetyloxy)methyl]-7-(benzoyloxy)octahydro-2,2,9-trimethyl-2H-3,9a-methano-1-benzoxepin-5-yl ester, (2E)-	122187808	Click to see CC1CC(C(C2(C13CC(CC2OC(=O)C=CC4=CC=CC=C4)C(O3)(C)C)COC(=O)C)OC(=O)C)OC(=O)C5=CC=CC=C5	604.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/ACS.JNATPROD.5B00234
Celastrine B	5315764	Click to see CC1CC(C(C2(C13CC(CC2OC(=O)C=CC4=CC=CC=C4)C(O3)(C)C)C)OC(=O)C)OC(=O)C=CC5=CC=CC=C5	572.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP960660A
Triptogelin G-2	44419629	Click to see	400.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/ACS.JNATPROD.5B00234
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Triterpenoids
(Z,6R)-6-[(3R,3aR,6S,7S,9aR,9bS)-6-(2-carboxyethyl)-3a,6,9b-trimethyl-7-prop-1-en-2-yl-1,2,3,4,7,8,9,9a-octahydrocyclopenta[a]naphthalen-3-yl]-2-methylhept-2-enoic acid	124519227	Click to see	470.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1080/10286020.2011.641535
6-[6-(2-Carboxyethyl)-3a,6,9b-trimethyl-7-prop-1-en-2-yl-1,2,3,4,7,8,9,9a-octahydrocyclopenta[a]naphthalen-3-yl]-2-methylhept-2-enoic acid	5130315	Click to see	470.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1080/10286020.2011.641535
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Steroids and steroid derivatives / Stigmastanes and derivatives
beta-Sitosterol 3-O-beta-D-galactopyranoside	296119	Click to see CCC(CCC(C)C1CCC2C1(CCC3C2CC=C4C3(CCC(C4)OC5C(C(C(C(O5)CO)O)O)O)C)C)C(C)C	576.80	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1080/10286020.2011.641535
Sitogluside	5742590	Click to see CCC(CCC(C)C1CCC2C1(CCC3C2CC=C4C3(CCC(C4)OC5C(C(C(C(O5)CO)O)O)O)C)C)C(C)C	576.80	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1080/10286020.2011.641535
> Organic acids and derivatives / Carboxylic acids and derivatives / Pentacarboxylic acids and derivatives
[(1S,2R,5S,6S,7R,8R,9R,12R)-5,8,12-triacetyloxy-6-(acetyloxymethyl)-2,10,10-trimethyl-11-oxatricyclo[7.2.1.01,6]dodecan-7-yl] benzoate	14431362	Click to see CC1CCC(C2(C13C(C(C(C2OC(=O)C4=CC=CC=C4)OC(=O)C)C(O3)(C)C)OC(=O)C)COC(=O)C)OC(=O)C	574.60	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP960660A
[(1S,2R,5S,6S,7S,8R,9R,12R)-5,8,12-triacetyloxy-6-(acetyloxymethyl)-2,10,10-trimethyl-11-oxatricyclo[7.2.1.01,6]dodecan-7-yl] benzoate	101713484	Click to see	574.60	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP960660A
[5,8,12-Triacetyloxy-6-(acetyloxymethyl)-2,10,10-trimethyl-11-oxatricyclo[7.2.1.01,6]dodecan-7-yl] benzoate	14431360	Click to see	574.60	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP960660A
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavans / Catechins
2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-3,5,7-triol	1203	Click to see	290.27	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1080/10286020.2011.641535
Catechin	9064	Click to see	290.27	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1080/10286020.2011.641535
Epicatechin	72276	Click to see	290.27	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1080/10286020.2011.641535
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavans / Catechins / Epigallocatechins
Flavan-3,3',4',5,5',7-hexol	1249	Click to see	306.27	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1080/10286020.2011.641535
Gallocatechin	65084	Click to see	306.27	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1080/10286020.2011.641535
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavans / Flavanones
(2R)-2-(3,5-dihydroxyphenyl)-5,7-dihydroxy-2,3-dihydrochromen-4-one	90916051	Click to see	288.25	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1080/10286020.2011.641535
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavonoid glycosides / Flavonoid O-glycosides / Flavonoid-7-O-glycosides
3,5-dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-7-[(3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl)oxy]-4H-chromen-4-one	13940823	Click to see	432.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1080/10286020.2011.641535
Kaempferol-7-rhamnoside	25079965	Click to see CC1C(C(C(C(O1)OC2=CC(=C3C(=C2)OC(=C(C3=O)O)C4=CC=C(C=C4)O)O)O)O)O	432.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1080/10286020.2011.641535
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Tannins / Hydrolyzable tannins
[(9S,10S)-10-hydroxy-3,4,14,15,16-pentamethoxy-9,10-dimethyl-5-tricyclo[10.4.0.02,7]hexadeca-1(16),2,4,6,12,14-hexaenyl] (Z)-2-methylbut-2-enoate	163190664	Click to see	500.60	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1080/10286020.2011.641535
[(9S,10S)-10-hydroxy-3,4,14,15,16-pentamethoxy-9,10-dimethyl-5-tricyclo[10.4.0.02,7]hexadeca-1(16),2,4,6,12,14-hexaenyl] 2-methylbut-2-enoate	163069377	Click to see	500.60	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1080/10286020.2011.641535
[(9S,10S)-10-hydroxy-3,4,14,15,16-pentamethoxy-9,10-dimethyl-5-tricyclo[10.4.0.02,7]hexadeca-1(16),2,4,6,12,14-hexaenyl] benzoate	162963578	Click to see CC1CC2=CC(=C(C(=C2C3=C(C(=C(C=C3CC1(C)O)OC)OC)OC)OC)OC)OC(=O)C4=CC=CC=C4	522.60	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1080/10286020.2011.641535

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Celastrus flagellaris

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Details Top

Ethnobotanical Use Top

General Uses Top

Synonyms Top

Common names Top

Subspecies (abbr. subsp./ssp.) Top

Varieties (abbr. var.) Top

Subvarieties (abbr. subvar.) Top

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Germination/Propagation Top

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