Incarvillea sinensis explained
Incarvillea sinensis is a plant species in the genus Incarvillea.
Description
This species is native to Asia and grows to 2 feet tall at maturity. It flowers with rose-like pink flowers. The genus of this plant, Incarvillea is named after the French Jesuit missionary and botanist Pierre Nicholas Le Chéron d'Incarville. [1] [2]
Uses
The plant has been used in traditional Chinese medicine as an analgesic and as a treatment for rheumatism. Incarvillateine isolated from Incarvillea sinensis has demonstrated significant analgesic activity when compared to the opiate alkaloid morphine.[3] [4]
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Notes and References
- Web site: Incarvillea sinensis 'Cheron Pink' - Plant Finder.
- Yin G, Barrett SC, Luo YB, Bai WN . Seasonal variation in the mating system of a selfing annual with large floral displays . Annals of Botany . 117 . 3 . 391–400 . March 2016 . 26721904 . 4765542 . 10.1093/aob/mcv186 .
- Nakamura. M.. Chi. Y. M.. Yan. W. M.. Nakasugi. Y.. Yoshizawa. T.. Irino. N.. Hashimoto. F.. Kinjo. J.. Nohara. T.. 1999-09-01. Strong antinociceptive effect of incarvillateine, a novel monoterpene alkaloid from Incarvillea sinensis. Journal of Natural Products. 62. 9. 1293–1294. 0163-3864. 10514316. 10.1021/np990041c.
- Wang ML, Yu G, Yi SP, Zhang FY, Wang ZT, Huang B, Su RB, Jia YX, Gong ZH . Antinociceptive effects of incarvillateine, a monoterpene alkaloid from Incarvillea sinensis, and possible involvement of the adenosine system . Scientific Reports . 5 . 16107 . November 2015 . 26527075 . 4630779 . 10.1038/srep16107 .
