Mad-dog weed
Alisma plantago-aquatica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (464 studies) · ★★★★★
Mad-dog weed, scientifically known as Alisma plantago-aquatica, is a resilient herbaceous plant found in wetland habitats. Traditionally utilized in various folk medicines, it is valued for its purported anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties. Understanding its botanical characteristics and therapeutic potential remains essential for exploring its role in natural pharmacology.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Rhizome
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Llanten acuático
- Alisma paniculatum
- Rosetón de agua
- Alisma plantago-aquatica subsp michaletii
- Llanten de agua
- Llanten acuatico
- Alisma subcordatum
- Llantén acuatico
- Alisma latifolia
- Echinodorus vulgaris
- Pan de ranas
- Roseton de agua
- Llantén acuático
- Alisma jianshiensis
- Alisma orientale
- Alisma coreanum
- Alisma major
- Alisma angustifolia
- Barba silvana
- Alisma flavum
- Alisma cordifolium
- Alisma brevipes
- Alisma verticillatum
- Alisma plantago-aquatica subsp. michaletii
- Alisma plantago aquatica
- Llantén de Agua
German:
- Gewöhnlicher Froschlöffel
- Gemeiner Froschlöffel
French:
- Alisma Plantain d'Eau
- plantain deau commun
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Alisma plantago-aquaticaDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the coastal and inland areas of Denmark. Furthermore, its presence is well-documented throughout the landscapes of Finland. The species is also widely distributed across the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, its range extends northward into the territories of Norway.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Alistma plantago-aquatica, possesses a distinct morphological structure that includes a creeping rhizome, which serves as the primary underground stem. This rhizoma facilitates vegetative reproduction and allows the plant to spread effectively through aquatic or damp substrates. By utilizing this specialized rhizome to store nutrients and anchor itself, the plant can thrive in its preferred wetland habitats while supporting the growth of its aerial leaves and flowers.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| rhizome | Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Alisma plantago-aquatica has 49 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ARSENIC, Acetylvaline, Alismol, Alismoxide, Alisol A.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ARSENIC | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acetylvaline | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alismol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alismoxide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alisol A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alisol A monoacetate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alisol B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alisol B monoacetate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alisol C | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alisol C monoacetate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
ARSENIC
- Dr. Duke
Acetylvaline
- Dr. Duke
Alismol
- Dr. Duke
Alismoxide
- Dr. Duke
Alisol A
- Dr. Duke
Alisol A monoacetate
- Dr. Duke
Alisol B
- Dr. Duke
Alisol B monoacetate
- Dr. Duke
Alisol C
- Dr. Duke
Alisol C monoacetate
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Alisma plantago-aquatica has 405 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, 5-HT-Inhibitor, ACE-Inhibitor, Aggregant, Aldehyde-Oxidase-Inhibitor.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-HT-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aggregant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldehyde-Oxidase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Alisma plantago-aquatica has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diarrhea, bacterial infection, dizziness, edema, hyperlipidemia.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| diarrhea | Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacterial infection | Nutrients (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dizziness | Nutrients (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| edema | Nutrients (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperlipidemia | Nutrients (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oliguria | Nutrients (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumor | Nutrients (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Aliismatis Rhizoma | Frontiers in plant science (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |