Actaea vaginata
Actaea racemosa, commonly known as black cohosh, is a perennial herb native to North America. Renowned in traditional herbalism, it is primarily utilized to support hormonal balance and alleviate symptoms associated with menopause. This potent botanical serves as a cornerstone in natural wellness for managing various reproductive health concerns.
- Scientific name: Actaea vaginata
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Actaea vaginata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Ranunculales. It is a member of the family Ranunculaceae and is specifically categorized within the genus Actaea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Actaea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Actaea vaginaata, is known by several common names depending on the language and region, including 黄三七 in Chinese (zh), 黄三七 in Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), and 黄三七 in mainland China (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 黄三七 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 黄三七 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 黄三七 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide and varied geographical distribution across several key regions of Asia. In China, its presence is noted throughout the South-Central and North-Central territories. It can also be found growing within the high-altitude landscapes of Qinghai and Tibet. Additionally, the species extends its range into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the state of Assam. Together, these locations highlight the plant's ability to inhabit diverse ecological zones.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Actaea racemosa (often referred to in historical contexts through similar taxonomic groupings), utilizes various anatomical structures for its medicinal properties. Pharmacological studies often focus on the rhizomes and the roots, which contain the primary bioactive compounds. In some traditional preparations, the whole plants are harvested to capture the full spectrum of its chemical profile, although the concentrated essence is most frequently derived from the underground rhizome system.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rhizomes | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| whole plants | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Actaea vaginata has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include beesioside J, beesioside O, oleanolic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| beesioside J | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beesioside O | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Actaea vaginata has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Breast cancer, pharyngitis, stomatitis.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pharyngitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stomatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |