Alkanna cappadocica
Alkanna cappadocica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Alkaannas cappadocica, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to specific regional terrains. Renowned for its potent therapeutic properties, it has been utilized in traditional healing practices to treat various ailments. Exploring its biochemical composition offers fascinating insights into its potential roles in modern pharmacological advancements.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Alkanna cappadocicaDistribution
This plant is characterized by a very specific and limited geographical range. According to botanical records, its natural habitat is primarily restricted to the region of Western Asia. Within this broader territory, it is specifically documented to grow in Türkiye. This localized distribution suggests that the species may be endemic to certain environmental conditions found there. Consequently, its presence is closely tied to the unique landscapes of the Turkish landscape.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Alkanna cappadocica has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Journal of natural products
Conditions
Alkanna cappadocica has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cancer.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cancer
- Journal of natural products
Preparations
Alkanna cappadocica has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include dichloromethane/methanol (1:1) extract of the roots.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane/methanol (1:1) extract of the roots | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Dichloromethane/methanol (1:1) extract of the roots
- Journal of natural products