Eupatory
Ageratina adenophora · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (14 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Eupatory, scientifically known as Ageratina adenophora, is a versatile medicinal herb widely recognized for its potent pharmacological properties. Frequently used in traditional medicine, it contains bioactive compounds with significant anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant activities. This resilient plant offers promising potential for developing new therapeutic treatments in modern pharmacology.
Names
Common Names
- White Thoroughwort
- Maui pamakani
- Mexican-devil
- catweed
- hemp-agrimony
- sticky snakeroot
- sticky-agrimony
- Mexican devil
- Sticky eupatorium
- Thoroughwort
- canyon kelp
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Eupatorium adenophorum var. peruvianum
- Eupatorium pasadenense
- Sándara
- Eupatorium adenophora
- Eupatorium trapezoideum
- Eupatorium adenophorum
- Ageratina trapezoidea
- Espuma de mal
- Ageratina trapezoides
- Flor de espuma
- Sandara
- Flor de espuma
German:
- Drüsiger Wasserdost
French:
- Agératine glanduleuse
- Eupatoire glanduleuse
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ageratina adenophoraSynonyms
- Ageratina trapezoidea
- Eupatorium adenophorum
- Eupatorium glandulosum
- Eupatorium pasadenense
- Eupatorium trapezoideum
- Eupatorium pascuarense
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Ageratina adenophora, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and is placed in the genus Ageratina.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ageratina | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical presence across several European regions. In Middle Europe, its distribution includes Germany. Moving towards the southern parts of the continent, it is found within Southwestern Europe. Specifically, it inhabits the islands of Corse and the mainland territories of France. Furthermore, its range extends into the southwestern reaches of Portugal and Spain.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Ageratina adenophora, is a medicinal shrub known for its diverse bioactive components found throughout its structure. The leaf serves as a primary source of therapeutic compounds, often utilized in traditional remedies for its various pharmacological properties. Beyond the structural components, the plant is highly valued for its essential oil, which contains specific volatile constituents responsible for its distinct aroma and medicinal efficacy. Ultimately, the aerial parts of the plant, encompassing the stems and leaves above the ground, are the most commonly harvested sections used in the preparation of medicinal extracts and treatments.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | RSC advances (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oil | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ageratina adenophora has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 9-Oxo-10,11-dehydroageraphorone, Amorpha-4,7(11)-diene, Muurol-4-en-3,8-dione, Penialidin A, Phomoxanthone A.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 9-Oxo-10,11-dehydroageraphorone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Amorpha-4,7(11)-diene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Muurol-4-en-3,8-dione | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Penialidin A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phomoxanthone A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sesquiterpenes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
9-Oxo-10,11-dehydroageraphorone
- The New phytologist
Amorpha-4,7(11)-diene
- The New phytologist
Muurol-4-en-3,8-dione
- The New phytologist
Penialidin A
- Natural product research
Phomoxanthone A
- Natural product research
Sesquiterpenes
- Frontiers in pharmacology
Activities
Ageratina adenophora has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Analgesic, Antiseptic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | RSC advances (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiseptic | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ageratina adenophora has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Staphylococcus aureus.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Staphylococcus aureus | Journal of tropical medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Methanolic extracts | Journal of tropical medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanolic leaf extracts | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanolic extracts | BMC complementary medicine and therapies (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |