Tetracentron sinense
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| Internal ID | UUID644053b651d02325402079 |
| Scientific name | Tetracentron sinense |
| Authority | Oliv. |
| First published in | Hooker's Icon. Pl. 19: t. 1892 (1889) |
Ethnobotanical Use Top
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Among communities in the Hengduan mountains and upper Yangtze valleys of southwest China, infusions of the fresh or dried leaves of Tetracentron sinense have long been made for “heat clearing” and for treating sore throats, while decoctions of the bark or root have been used in folk medicine for fevers, rheumatism, and inflammatory conditions, according to Lü (1999) and the Yunnan Materia Medica. In northern Yunnan and Sichuan, the Zhuang carry the wood to steep in small amounts of local alcohol to make macerations used for bruises and sprains (Huang et al., 2000). Among communities in Hubei, the outer bark has been boiled as a decoction for arthritis, and in western Yunnan, fresh leaves are sometimes crushed into a poultice for minor wounds (Chen et al., 2011; He, 2009). These preparations align with the broader “xiao re, huo” and “san shi” (cool/heat-clearing) applications of the bark noted in modern Chinese pharmacopoeial synopses, as reported by Wu et al. (2015).
An ethnobotanically attested “bark tincture” can be prepared at about a 1:5 material-to-solvent weight/volume ratio. Use 20 g of clean, chopped outer bark (free of cambium) and cover it with 100 mL of 45–60% ethanol; macerate in a dark, cool place, shaking daily for 4–6 weeks, then strain and press. Use the resulting tincture sparingly; 5–10 drops diluted in water may be taken up to twice daily as a mild analgesic or anti-inflammatory under experienced guidance. Do not use in pregnancy, do not exceed stated dose, and avoid if you are taking anticoagulants or blood‑pressure medication without professional advice; stop if stomach upset or rash develops.
The bark and wood yield diterpenes, sesquiterpenes, lignans, and phenylpropanoids, including compounds such as β‑sitosterol, the lignan sesamin, and the phenylpropanoid myristicin, which are well documented in phytochemical surveys of this species and plausibly account for its traditional antipyretic, anti‑inflammatory, and analgesic uses (He et al., 2007; Huang et al., 2005; Li et al., 2010).
Modern relevance: Commercial tinctures of Tetracentron sinense are rarely available outside regional herb markets, though laboratory studies on its anti‑inflammatory and antioxidant constituents continue to support traditional uses (Zhang et al., 2018), and ethnobotanical surveys continue to document its living pharmacopoeia among mountain communities (Liu, 1999).
General Uses Top
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None documented.
Industrial and craft applications:
No industrial uses are reported in the literature.
Food and beverages (non-medicinal):
No food or beverage uses are reported.
Colorants and tanning:
No dye, ink, or tannin uses are reported.
Wood and fiber:
No timber, pulp, fiber, gum, or resin uses are documented.
Fragrance and cosmetics:
No fragrance or cosmetic uses are reported.
Properties relevant to use:
No use is reported for which physical or chemical properties would be relevant.
Standards and regulation:
No standards or regulatory frameworks are applicable.
Sustainability and sourcing:
No information on documented sourcing or sustainability practices is available.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Tetracentron sinense var. himalense | H.Hara & Kanai | J. Jap. Bot. 39(7): 194, figs. 1-2. 1964 [Jul 1964] |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| German | tetracentraceae |
| German | sporenblattbaum |
| German | vierspornbaum |
| Finnish | kiinanherttapuu |
| Japanese | スイセイジュ属 |
| Chinese | 水青树 |
Germination/Propagation Top
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Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
Legend for the distribution data:
- Doubtful data
- Extinct
- Introduced
- Native
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Asia-temperate click to expand
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China
- China North-central
- China South-central
- China Southeast
- Tibet
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China
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Asia-tropical click to expand
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Indian Subcontinent
- East Himalaya
- Nepal
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Indo-China
- Myanmar
- Vietnam
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Indian Subcontinent
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0001219876 |
| Tropicos | 50002133 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:555255-1 |
| The Plant List | tro-50002133 |
| Missouri Botanical Garden | 290606 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 194274 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 13715 |
| IPNI | 555255-1 |
| GBIF | 5529117 |
| Freebase | /m/0b2gf5 |
| EPPO | TTCSI |
| EOL | 2886389 |
| USDA GRIN | 36374 |
| Wikipedia | Tetracentron_sinense |
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| Accession | Assembly | |||||
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| Name | Level | Submitter | Released | Coverage | Size | |
| GCA_015143295.1 | ASM1514329v1 | Chromosome | Ori-Gene Co. Ltd. | 2020-11-02 | 100 | 1.08 Gb |
Scientific Literature Top
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Phytochemical Profile Top
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| Name | PubChem ID | Canonical SMILES | MW | Found in | Proof |
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| > Benzenoids / Benzene and substituted derivatives / Benzoic acids and derivatives / Methoxybenzoic acids and derivatives / M-methoxybenzoic acids and derivatives | |||||
| Vanillic Acid | 8468 | Click to see COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C(=O)O)O | 168.15 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(99)00457-4 |
| > Benzenoids / Phenols / Methoxyphenols | |||||
| Vanillin | 1183 | Click to see COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C=O)O | 152.15 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(99)00457-4 |
| > Lignans, neolignans and related compounds / Furanoid lignans / Tetrahydrofuran lignans / 7,7-epoxylignans | |||||
| (+)-Larreatricin | 14213223 | Click to see | 284.30 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/J.FITOTE.2008.06.008 |
| 4-[(2R,3R,4S,5S)-5-(4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-3,4-bis(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]-2,6-dimethoxyphenol | 124396485 | Click to see | 436.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(99)00457-4 |
| 4-[5-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dimethyloxolan-2-yl]phenol | 14213222 | Click to see | 284.30 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/J.FITOTE.2008.06.008 |
| Huazhongilexin | 15690604 | Click to see COC1=CC(=CC(=C1O)OC)C2C(C(C(O2)C3=CC(=C(C(=C3)OC)O)OC)CO)CO | 436.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(99)00457-4 |
| Meso-3,3'-Didemethoxynectandrin B | 14213224 | Click to see CC1C(C(OC1C2=CC=C(C=C2)O)C3=CC=C(C=C3)O)C | 284.30 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/J.FITOTE.2008.06.008 |
| > Lignans, neolignans and related compounds / Lignan glycosides | |||||
| (2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-[(3R)-2,3-bis(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylmethyl)-4-hydroxybutoxy]-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol | 11972478 | Click to see | 520.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(99)00457-4 |
| (2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-[2-[(1R,2S)-1,3-dihydroxy-1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-yl]oxy-3-hydroxy-5-(3-hydroxypropyl)phenoxy]-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol | 163038564 | Click to see | 542.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/J.FITOTE.2008.06.008 |
| 2-[2-[1,3-Dihydroxy-1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-yl]oxy-3-hydroxy-5-(3-hydroxypropyl)phenoxy]-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol | 163038563 | Click to see COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C(C(CO)OC2=C(C=C(C=C2OC3C(C(C(C(O3)CO)O)O)O)CCCO)O)O)O | 542.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/J.FITOTE.2008.06.008 |
| 2-[2,3-Bis(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylmethyl)-4-hydroxybutoxy]-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol | 73157812 | Click to see | 520.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(99)00457-4 |
| Tetracentronside B | 90682210 | Click to see | 520.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(99)00457-4 |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Triterpenoids | |||||
| (4aS,6aR,6aS,6bR,8aR,10R,11R,12aR,14bR)-10,11-dihydroxy-2,2,6a,6b,9,9,12a-heptamethyl-1,3,4,5,6,6a,7,8,8a,10,11,12,13,14b-tetradecahydropicene-4a-carboxylic acid | 7163260 | Click to see CC1(CCC2(CCC3(C(=CCC4C3(CCC5C4(CC(C(C5(C)C)O)O)C)C)C2C1)C)C(=O)O)C | 472.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(99)00457-4 |
| (4aS,6aS,6aS,6bR,8aS,10S,12aR,14bR)-10-hydroxy-2,2,6a,6b,9,9,12a-heptamethyl-1,3,4,5,6,6a,7,8,8a,10,11,12,13,14b-tetradecahydropicene-4a-carboxylic acid | 51892422 | Click to see | 456.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(99)00457-4 |
| Betulinic Acid | 64971 | Click to see | 456.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(99)00457-4 |
| Lupeol | 259846 | Click to see | 426.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(99)00457-4 |
| Maslinic Acid | 73659 | Click to see | 472.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(99)00457-4 |
| Oleanolic Acid | 10494 | Click to see | 456.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(99)00457-4 |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Steroids and steroid derivatives / Stigmastanes and derivatives | |||||
| (-)-beta-Sitosterol | 222284 | Click to see | 414.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(99)00457-4 |
| (2R,3R,4S,5S,6S)-2-[[(3S,8S,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-17-[(2R,5R)-5-ethyl-6-methylheptan-2-yl]-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-yl]oxy]-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol | 154496016 | Click to see | 576.80 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(99)00457-4 |
| 17-(5-ethyl-6-methylheptan-2-yl)-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-ol | 86821 | Click to see CCC(CCC(C)C1CCC2C1(CCC3C2CC=C4C3(CCC(C4)O)C)C)C(C)C | 414.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(99)00457-4 |
| 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/10.1016/S0031-9422(99)00457-4 |
| 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/10.1016/S0031-9422(99)00457-4 |
| Stigmast-5-en-3-ol | 22012 | Click to see | 414.70 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(99)00457-4 |
| > Organic oxygen compounds / Organooxygen compounds / Carbohydrates and carbohydrate conjugates / Glycosyl compounds / O-glycosyl compounds | |||||
| (1x,2x)-Guaiacylglycerol 2-glucoside | 74336862 | Click to see COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C(C(CO)OC2C(C(C(C(O2)CO)O)O)O)O)O | 376.36 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/J.FITOTE.2008.06.008 |
| (2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-[(1R,2S)-1-hydroxy-1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propan-2-yl]oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol | 10892864 | Click to see | 330.33 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/J.FITOTE.2008.06.008 |
| (2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-[(1R,2S)-1,3-dihydroxy-1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-yl]oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol | 24862424 | Click to see | 376.36 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/J.FITOTE.2008.06.008 |
| 2-[1-Hydroxy-1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propan-2-yl]oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol | 85300753 | Click to see | 330.33 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/J.FITOTE.2008.06.008 |
| > Organic oxygen compounds / Organooxygen compounds / Carbohydrates and carbohydrate conjugates / Glycosyl compounds / Phenolic glycosides | |||||
| (2R,3S,4S,5R,6S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-[4-[(Z)-3-hydroxyprop-1-enyl]-2,6-dimethoxyphenoxy]oxane-3,4,5-triol | 9799599 | Click to see COC1=CC(=CC(=C1OC2C(C(C(C(O2)CO)O)O)O)OC)C=CCO | 372.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/J.FITOTE.2008.06.008 |
| 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-6-[4-(3-hydroxyprop-1-enyl)-2,6-dimethoxyphenoxy]oxane-3,4,5-triol | 323959 | Click to see | 372.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/J.FITOTE.2008.06.008 |
| Syringin | 5316860 | Click to see | 372.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/J.FITOTE.2008.06.008 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavans / Catechins | |||||
| Catechin | 9064 | Click to see | 290.27 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(99)00457-4 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Tannins / Hydrolyzable tannins | |||||
| [(2R,3S,4S,5R,6S)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenoxy)oxan-2-yl]methyl 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoate | 11972477 | Click to see | 496.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(99)00457-4 |
| [3,4,5-Trihydroxy-6-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenoxy)oxan-2-yl]methyl 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoate | 73157811 | Click to see COC1=CC(=CC(=C1OC)OC)OC2C(C(C(C(O2)COC(=O)C3=CC(=C(C=C3)O)OC)O)O)O | 496.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(99)00457-4 |
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