Acorus verus
Acorus verus, commonly known as the true sweet flag, is a perennial aquatic herb valued for its aromatic rhizomes. Renowned in traditional medicine, it possesses significant antimicrobial, digestive, and anti-inflammatory properties. This resilient plant thrives in wetland habitats, offering a rich source of bioactive compounds for therapeutic use.
- Scientific name: Acorus verus
- Family: Not available
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Distribution
This plant, Acorus verus, exhibits a specific geographical range localized within the Russian Far East. It can be found growing in the Amur region, which forms part of its natural habitat. The species is also distributed across the Khabarovsk territory and the Kuril Islands. Additionally, its presence is documented within the Primorye area. Finally, the plant extends its reach to the island of Sakhalin.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
Activities
Acorus verus has 7 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antianxiety, Anticonvulsant, Antidepressant, Antiepileptic.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antianxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiepileptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifatigue | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |