Aconitum hemsleyanum var. hemsleyanum

Aconitum hemsleyanum var. hemsleyanum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Scientifically known as Aconitum hemsleyanum var. hemsleyanum, is a potent medicinal plant belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. Renowned for its bioactive alkaloids, it is traditionally used in various herbal practices to treat inflammatory conditions and pain. However, due to its high toxicity, precise handling and dosage are strictly essential.

Family
Ranunculaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Root
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Aconitum Hemsleyanum Var. Chingtungense · Aconitum Hemsleyanum Var. Hsiae · 13 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Aconitum hemsleyanum var. hemsleyanum

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Following the order Ranunculales, it is a member of the family Ranunculaceae. Specifically, it is categorized under the genus Aconitum as the variety hemsleyanum.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Ranunculales
Family Ranunculaceae
Genus Aconitum

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across several distinct regions. In China, its presence is widely recorded throughout the South-Central and North-Central provinces. Additionally, the species can be found growing in the Southeast regions of China. Its geographical reach extends further west into the high-altitude areas of Tibet. Beyond China, the distribution also encompasses the Indo-China region, specifically within Myanmar.

Region Area
China China South-Central
China China North-Central
China China Southeast
China Tibet
Indo-China Myanmar

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Aconitum hemsleyanum var. hemsleyanum has 1 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Plant parts reported in Aconitum hemsleyanum var. hemsleyanum
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 3 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆

Root

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
  2. Journal of Asian natural products research
  3. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Aconitum hemsleyanum var. hemsleyanum has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Yunaconitine, Crassicauline A, Hemsleyanisine, Sachaconitine, Senbusine A.

Chemicals reported in Aconitum hemsleyanum var. hemsleyanum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Yunaconitine 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Crassicauline A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hemsleyanisine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Sachaconitine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Senbusine A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Talatisamine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
lappaconitine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Yunaconitine

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
  2. Journal of natural products

Crassicauline A

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Hemsleyanisine

  1. Journal of natural products

Sachaconitine

  1. Journal of natural products

Senbusine A

  1. Journal of natural products

Talatisamine

  1. Journal of natural products

lappaconitine

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Activities

Aconitum hemsleyanum var. hemsleyanum has 1 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.

Activities reported in Aconitum hemsleyanum var. hemsleyanum
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Analgesic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Analgesic

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
95% ethanol extract of the ground roots Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
roots Journal of Asian natural products research (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
roots] Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆