Adenophora triphylla
Adenophora triphylla, commonly known as Ladybell or Nan Sha Shen, is a perennial herb highly valued in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Renowned for its ability to nourish the lungs and clear heat, it is frequently used to treat coughs, thirst, and respiratory ailments, offering significant therapeutic potential in herbal pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Adenophora triphylla
- Family: Campanulaceae
- 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. It is further classified within the order Asterales and the family Campanulaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Adenophora.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Campanulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Adenophora | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide distribution across several key regions in Northern Asia. Within Siberia, it can be found growing in the areas of Buryatiya, Chitа, and Irkutsk. Its range also extends further north into the vast territory of Yakutiya. Additionally, the species is present in the Russian Far East, specifically within the Amur region. These locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in diverse Siberian and Far Eastern environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
| 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 |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Adenophora triphylla has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, D1, chlorophyll, flavonoid, phenylpropanoid.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| D1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorophyll | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenylpropanoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyacetylene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| starch | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sulfite | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Adenophora triphylla has 4 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitussive, Analgesic, Expectorant, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antitussive | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Expectorant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Adenophora triphylla has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic, antitussive, cancer, gastric cancer, inflammation.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antitussive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |