Sophora japonica | Medicinal plant in the Akhdar Encyclopedia
A traditional source of rutin and studied for its effects on blood vessels. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Japanese saffron
Latin name
Styphnolobium japonicum
Common names
Japanese saffron
foreign names
Styphnolobium japonicum
The group
Fabaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
East Asia; cultivated globally
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Fabaceae family, the scientific name Styphnolobium japonicum is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
Flower buds and fruits
chemical components
Routine and quercetin
Properties and medical uses
A traditional source of rutin and studied for its effects on blood vessels.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations from flower buds and fruits may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
It may affect blood clotting; raw plant parts may be toxic.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
East Asia; cultivated globally
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and the requirements of the Styphnolobium japonicum species are taken into account, with the acquisition of botanically certified propagation material and avoidance of collecting threatened wild species.
History and Heritage
East Asia; cultivated globally.
This traditional use illustrates the historical context and does not, in itself, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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