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. hemsleyanumSynonyms
- Aconitum hemsleyanum var. chingtungense
- Aconitum hemsleyanum var. hsiae
- Aconitum hemsleyanum var. puberulum
- Aconitum hemsleyanum var. unguiculatum
- Aconitum chingtungense
- Aconitum crassicaule
- Aconitum austroyunnanense
- Aconitum hemsleyanum var. circinatum
- Aconitum hemsleyanum var. elongatum
- Aconitum hemsleyanum var. lasianthum
- Aconitum hemsleyanum var. leucanthum
- Aconitum hsiae
- Aconitum lonchodontum
- Aconitum weixiense
- Aconitum validinerve
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 part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
Root
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
- Journal of Asian natural products research
- 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.
| 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
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
- Journal of natural products
Crassicauline A
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
Hemsleyanisine
- Journal of natural products
Sachaconitine
- Journal of natural products
Senbusine A
- Journal of natural products
Talatisamine
- Journal of natural products
lappaconitine
- 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.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Analgesic
- 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |