Sinomenium acutum (Ching-Feng-Teng)

Traditional uses

Japan*

  • Anodyne
  • Diuretic

China

  • Beri-Beri
  • Carminative
  • Edema
  • Anodyne
  • Arthritis
  • Rheumatism

Chemicals

Rhizome

  • ACUTUMINE
  • CALCIUM — 15400
  • DISINOMENINE
  • ISOSINOMENINE
  • MAGNESIUM — 360
  • MICHELALBINE
  • L-SINACTINE
  • SINOACUTINE
  • BETA-SITOSTEROL
  • SODIUM — 102
  • STIGMASTEROL
  • TUDURANINE
  • ZINC — 15
  • ACUTUMIDINE
  • COPPER — 16
  • IRON — 150
  • MAGNOFLORINE
  • SINOMENINE
  • STEPHARINE
  • DL-SYRINGARESINOL
  • MANGANESE — 21
  • POTASSIUM — 5560

Plant

  • DEHYDROSINOMENINE

Stem

  • STIGMASTEROL

Root

  • TETRANDRINE

Activities

  1. Antiinflammatory — 7 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL, COPPER, MAGNESIUM, SINOACUTINE, SINOMENINE, STIGMASTEROL, TETRANDRINE
  2. Hypotensive — 7 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, MAGNOFLORINE, POTASSIUM, SINOMENINE, TETRANDRINE, ZINC
  3. Antiarthritic — 5 compounds; CALCIUM, COPPER, MAGNESIUM, MANGANESE, ZINC
  4. Antiosteoporotic — 5 compounds; CALCIUM, COPPER, MAGNESIUM, MANGANESE, ZINC
  5. Hypocholesterolemic — 5 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL, CALCIUM, COPPER, MAGNESIUM, STIGMASTEROL
  6. Vasodilator — 5 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, MAGNOFLORINE, POTASSIUM, TETRANDRINE
  7. Antiarrhythmic — 4 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, POTASSIUM, TETRANDRINE
  8. Antidiabetic — 4 compounds; COPPER, MAGNESIUM, MANGANESE, ZINC
  9. Antioxidant — 4 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL, MANGANESE, STIGMASTEROL, TETRANDRINE
  10. Analgesic — 3 compounds; SINOMENINE, TETRANDRINE, ZINC
  11. Antialcoholic — 3 compounds; MAGNESIUM, MANGANESE, ZINC
  12. Antianemic — 3 compounds; COPPER, IRON, MANGANESE
  13. Antidepressant — 3 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, POTASSIUM
  14. Antiepileptic — 3 compounds; MAGNESIUM, MANGANESE, ZINC
  15. Antifatigue — 3 compounds; COPPER, MAGNESIUM, POTASSIUM
  16. Antihypertensive — 3 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, POTASSIUM
  17. Antiinsomniac — 3 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, ZINC
  18. AntiPMS — 3 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, MANGANESE
  19. Antispasmodic — 3 compounds; MAGNESIUM, MAGNOFLORINE, POTASSIUM
  20. Antisyndrome-X — 3 compounds; MAGNESIUM, MANGANESE, ZINC
  21. Anxiolytic — 3 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, POTASSIUM
  22. Cardioprotective — 3 compounds; toxic activity; COPPER, MAGNESIUM, POTASSIUM
  23. CNS-Depressant — 3 compounds; MAGNESIUM, MAGNOFLORINE, SINOMENINE
  24. Diuretic — 3 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, POTASSIUM
  25. Immunomodulator — 3 compounds; COPPER, MAGNESIUM, ZINC
  26. Pesticide — 3 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL, MAGNOFLORINE, ZINC
  27. ACE-Inhibitor — 2 compounds; TETRANDRINE, ZINC
  28. Antiaggregant — 2 compounds; MAGNESIUM, TETRANDRINE
  29. Antialopecic — 2 compounds; TETRANDRINE, ZINC
  30. Antianginal — 2 compounds; MAGNESIUM, TETRANDRINE
  31. Antianxiety — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM
  32. Antiatherosclerotic — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM
  33. Antibacterial — 2 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL, MAGNOFLORINE
  34. Anticanker — 2 compounds; IRON, ZINC
  35. Anticlimacteric — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM
  36. Anticoronary — 2 compounds; MAGNESIUM, ZINC
  37. Antidandruff — 2 compounds; TETRANDRINE, ZINC
  38. Antihyperkinetic — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM
  39. Antilymphomic — 2 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL, ZINC
  40. Antimenopausal — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM
  41. Antinociceptive — 2 compounds; COPPER, STIGMASTEROL
  42. Antiobesity — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, ZINC
  43. Antiophidic — 2 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL, STIGMASTEROL
  44. Antiperiodontitic — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, ZINC
  45. Antiplaque — 2 compounds; MAGNESIUM, ZINC
  46. Antiprostatitic — 2 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL, ZINC
  47. Antipyretic — 2 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL, TETRANDRINE
  48. Antirheumatic — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, ZINC
  49. Antiseptic — 2 compounds; TETRANDRINE, ZINC
  50. Antistress — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM
  51. Antistroke — 2 compounds; MAGNESIUM, POTASSIUM
  52. Antitumor (Lung) — 2 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL, TETRANDRINE
  53. Antiviral — 2 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL, STIGMASTEROL
  54. Artemicide — 2 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL, STIGMASTEROL
  55. Calcium-Antagonist — 2 compounds; MAGNESIUM, TETRANDRINE
  56. Cancer-Preventive — 2 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL, STIGMASTEROL
  57. Estrogenic — 2 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL, STIGMASTEROL
  58. Hypoglycemic — 2 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL, MANGANESE
  59. Immunosuppressant — 2 compounds; TETRANDRINE, ZINC
  60. Insulinogenic — 2 compounds; MAGNESIUM, ZINC
  61. Laxative — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM
  62. Myorelaxant — 2 compounds; MAGNESIUM, TETRANDRINE
  63. Sedative — 2 compounds; SINOMENINE, STIGMASTEROL
  64. Tranquilizer — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM
  65. Androgenic — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  66. Angiogenic — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  67. Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker — 1 compounds; POTASSIUM
  68. Anorexic — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  69. Antiacne — 1 compounds; ZINC
  70. Antiacrodermatitic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; ZINC
  71. Antiadenomic — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  72. Antiakathisic — 1 compounds; IRON
  73. Antiallergic — 1 compounds; CALCIUM
  74. Antialzheimeran — 1 compounds; ZINC
  75. Antiandrogenic — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  76. Antiangiogenic — 1 compounds; ZINC
  77. Antianorectic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  78. Antianorexic — 1 compounds; ZINC
  79. Antiasthmatic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  80. AntiBPH — 1 compounds; ZINC
  81. Anticancer (Breast) — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  82. Anticancer (Cervix) — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  83. Anticancer (Lung) — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  84. Anticataract — 1 compounds; ZINC
  85. Anticephalagic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  86. AntiCFS — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  87. Anticheilitic — 1 compounds; IRON
  88. Anticoeliac — 1 compounds; ZINC
  89. Anticold — 1 compounds; ZINC
  90. Anticolitic — 1 compounds; ZINC
  91. Anticonvulsant — 1 compounds; toxic activity; MAGNESIUM
  92. AntiCrohn's — 1 compounds; ZINC
  93. Antidementia — 1 compounds; ZINC
  94. Antidiscotic — 1 compounds; MANGANESE
  95. Antidote (Aluminum) — 1 compounds; CALCIUM
  96. Antidote (Cadmium) — 1 compounds; ZINC
  97. Antidote (Lead) — 1 compounds; CALCIUM
  98. Antidysgeuzic — 1 compounds; ZINC
  99. Antidyskinetic — 1 compounds; MANGANESE
  100. Antidysmenorrheic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  101. Antieczemic — 1 compounds; ZINC
  102. Antiedemic — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  103. Antiencephalopathic — 1 compounds; ZINC
  104. Antiendometriotic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  105. Antienterotic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  106. Antiestrogenic — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  107. Antifeedant — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  108. Antifertility — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  109. Antifibromyalgic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  110. Antifibrotic — 1 compounds; ZINC
  111. Antifuruncular — 1 compounds; ZINC
  112. Antigastrotic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  113. Antiglaucomic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  114. Antigonadotrophic — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  115. Antihangover — 1 compounds; ZINC
  116. Antihepatotoxic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; STIGMASTEROL
  117. Antiherpetic? — 1 compounds; ZINC
  118. Antihistaminic — 1 compounds; TETRANDRINE
  119. AntiHIV — 1 compounds; ZINC
  120. Antihyperlipoproteinaemic — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  121. Antihypoglycemic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  122. Antiimpotence — 1 compounds; ZINC
  123. Antiinfective — 1 compounds; ZINC
  124. Antiinfertility — 1 compounds; ZINC
  125. Antiischemic — 1 compounds; TETRANDRINE
  126. Antilepric — 1 compounds; ZINC
  127. Antileukemic — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  128. Antileukonychic — 1 compounds; ZINC
  129. Antilithic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  130. AntiLyme — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  131. Antimaculitic — 1 compounds; ZINC
  132. Antimastalgic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  133. Antimenorrhagic — 1 compounds; IRON
  134. Antimetastatic — 1 compounds; ZINC
  135. Antimigraine — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  136. Antimitotic — 1 compounds; TETRANDRINE
  137. Antimitral-valve-prolapse — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  138. AntiMS — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  139. Antimutagenic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  140. Antinephrolytic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; MAGNESIUM
  141. Antineuromuscular — 1 compounds; toxic activity; MAGNOFLORINE
  142. Antineuropathic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; ZINC
  143. Antineurotic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; MAGNESIUM
  144. Antinyctalopic — 1 compounds; ZINC
  145. Antiototic — 1 compounds; MANGANESE
  146. Antiphagocytotic — 1 compounds; TETRANDRINE
  147. Antiprogestational — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  148. Antiprolactin — 1 compounds; ZINC
  149. Antiprostaglandin — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  150. Antiprostatadenomic — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  151. AntiRaynaud's — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  152. Antiretinopathic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  153. Antisilicotic — 1 compounds; TETRANDRINE
  154. Antispare-Tire — 1 compounds; ZINC
  155. Antispasmophilic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  156. Antistomatitic — 1 compounds; ZINC
  157. Antitic — 1 compounds; CALCIUM
  158. Antitinnitic — 1 compounds; ZINC
  159. Antitriglyceride — 1 compounds; ZINC
  160. Antitumor (Breast) — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  161. Antitumor (Cervix) — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  162. Antitussive — 1 compounds; SINOMENINE
  163. Antiulcer — 1 compounds; ZINC
  164. Antiviral? — 1 compounds; ZINC
  165. Apoptotic — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  166. Astringent — 1 compounds; ZINC
  167. Beta-Blocker — 1 compounds; POTASSIUM
  168. Bradycardic — 1 compounds; TETRANDRINE
  169. Calcium-Channel-Blocker — 1 compounds; CALCIUM
  170. Candidicide — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  171. Cardiotoxic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; POTASSIUM
  172. Caspase-8-Inducer — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  173. Circulatory-Stimulant — 1 compounds; TETRANDRINE
  174. Collagenic — 1 compounds; ZINC
  175. Contraceptive — 1 compounds; COPPER
  176. Copper-Antagonist — 1 compounds; ZINC
  177. Curaroid — 1 compounds; MAGNOFLORINE
  178. Deodorant — 1 compounds; ZINC
  179. Detoxicant (Alcohol) — 1 compounds; toxic activity; ZINC
  180. Ergogenic — 1 compounds; ZINC
  181. Febrifuge — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  182. Gonadotrophic — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  183. Hepatoprotective — 1 compounds; toxic activity; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  184. Hepatotoxic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; TETRANDRINE
  185. Hypertensive — 1 compounds; SODIUM
  186. Hypolipidemic — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  187. Immunostimulant — 1 compounds; ZINC
  188. Leptingenic — 1 compounds; ZINC
  189. Litholytic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  190. Membranomodulator — 1 compounds; TETRANDRINE
  191. Mucogenic — 1 compounds; ZINC
  192. Mutagenic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; TETRANDRINE
  193. Neurotransmitter — 1 compounds; toxic activity; MAGNESIUM
  194. NF-kB-Inhibitor — 1 compounds; ZINC
  195. Ovulant — 1 compounds; STIGMASTEROL
  196. PAF-Inhibitor — 1 compounds; MAGNOFLORINE
  197. Paralytic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; MAGNOFLORINE
  198. Prooxidant — 1 compounds; IRON
  199. Prostaglandin-Synthesis-Inhibitor — 1 compounds; SINOMENINE
  200. Schizophrenigenic — 1 compounds; COPPER
  201. Spermicide — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  202. Spermigenic — 1 compounds; ZINC
  203. Testosteronigenic — 1 compounds; ZINC
  204. Toxic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; MAGNOFLORINE
  205. Trichomonicide — 1 compounds; ZINC
  206. Ubiquiot — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  207. Ulcerogenic — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  208. Uterorelaxant — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  209. Uterotonic — 1 compounds; ACUTUMIDINE
  210. Vulnerary — 1 compounds; ZINC

Toxic compounds

  • BETA-SITOSTEROL — Antimutagenic; Rhizome; 250 ug/ml
  • BETA-SITOSTEROL — Hepatoprotective; Rhizome
  • COPPER — Cardioprotective; Rhizome
  • MAGNESIUM — Anticonvulsant; Rhizome
  • MAGNESIUM — Antinephrolytic; Rhizome
  • MAGNESIUM — Antineurotic; Rhizome
  • MAGNESIUM — Cardioprotective; Rhizome
  • MAGNESIUM — Neurotransmitter; Rhizome
  • MAGNOFLORINE — Antineuromuscular; Rhizome; ED50=10 mg/kg
  • MAGNOFLORINE — Paralytic; Rhizome
  • MAGNOFLORINE — Toxic; Rhizome
  • POTASSIUM — Cardioprotective; Rhizome; 3,000-5,000 mg
  • POTASSIUM — Cardiotoxic; Rhizome; 18,000 mg/man/day
  • STIGMASTEROL — Antihepatotoxic; Rhizome
  • STIGMASTEROL — Antihepatotoxic; Stem
  • TETRANDRINE — Hepatotoxic; Root
  • TETRANDRINE — Mutagenic; Root
  • ZINC — Antiacrodermatitic; Rhizome; 8-34 mg/day/orl/chd
  • ZINC — Antineuropathic; Rhizome
  • ZINC — Detoxicant (Alcohol); Rhizome