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Alkanna frigida

Alkanna frigida · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Alkanna frigida, scientifically known as Alkanna frigida, is a resilient medicinal herb native to cold, northern climates. Renowned for its potent anti-inflammatory properties, this plant contains unique alkaloids used traditionally to soothe skin irritations and promote healing. Its hardy nature makes it a valuable resource in botanical medicine.

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 frigida

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Alkanna frigida, exhibits a specific geographical range within the Middle East. Its distribution is primarily concentrated in the region of Western Asia. Within this area, the species can be found growing in the country of Iran. Additionally, its habitat extends into the neighboring territory of Iraq. These two nations represent the key locations for its natural occurrence.

Region Area
Western Asia Iran
Western Asia Iraq

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Alkanna frigida 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 parts reported in Alkanna frigida
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Pharmacognosy research

Conditions

Alkanna frigida has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include oxidative stress.

Conditions investigated for Alkanna frigida
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Oxidative stress 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Oxidative stress

  1. Pharmacognosy research

Preparations

Alkanna frigida has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include dried roots.

Preparations reported for Alkanna frigida
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Dried roots 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Dried roots

  1. Pharmacognosy research