Actaea simplex
Actaea simplex · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Actaea simplex, scientifically known as Actaea simplex, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to temperate regions of Asia and North America. Often admired for its striking white flower clusters, this species is recognized in traditional medicine for its diverse phytochemical properties and potential therapeutic applications in treating various ailments.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Aerial Parts · Roots
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Actaea simplexDistribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of Northern Asia. In the Siberian territory, it can be found specifically in the areas of Chita and Yakutiya. The species also extends into the Russian Far East, covering the Amur region. Furthermore, its range includes the Kamchatka Peninsula. Finally, it is documented to grow within the Khabarovsk region as well.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kamchatka | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Actaea simplex, utilizes various structures for its biological functions and medicinal properties. The medicinal efficacy is often derived from the aerial parts, which include the stems, leaves, and the distinctive white flower clusters that emerge during the blooming season. Additionally, the roots serve as a vital underground component, storing nutrients and contributing to the overall chemical profile used in traditional herbal applications.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Actaea simplex has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Acetylcimifugoside, Ammiol, Cimicifugenol, Cimicifugin, Cimicifugoside.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Acetylcimifugoside | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ammiol | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cimicifugenol | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cimicifugin | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cimicifugoside | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cimigenoside | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Khellol | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Actaea simplex has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiatherosclerotic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiatherosclerotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |