Actaea dahurica
Actaea dahurica, commonly known as Dahurian Bugbane, is a perennial herb native to East Asia. Highly valued in traditional medicine, its rhizomes contain bioactive compounds used to treat inflammation, pain, and various gynecological disorders. This potent botanical serves as a vital component in many ancient herbal formulations.
- Scientific name: Actaea dahurica
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ranunculales, it is classified under the family Ranunculaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Actaea, which contains the species Actaea dahurica.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Actaea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Northern Asia. In the Siberian territory, its presence is specifically noted in the Chita region. Moving toward the Russian Far East, it can be found spanning the Amur, Khabarovsk, and Primorye areas. Additionally, the species extends into the northern reaches of China, specifically within Inner Mongolia. Together, these locations define the natural habitat range for Actaea dahurica.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Activities
Actaea dahurica has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antipyretic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |