Alternanthera sessilis
Achyranthes sessilis
Alternanthera sessilis, commonly known as სიხვი (Sihvi) or Rakta Talochin, is a versatile creeping herb widely used in traditional medicine. Renowned for its potent medicinal properties, it is frequently employed to treat skin disorders, inflammation, and digestive issues, serving as a vital natural remedy in various herbal practices.
- Scientific name: Alternanthera sessilis
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Caryophyllales and the family Amaranthaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Alternanthera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Alternanthera | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Alternanthema sessilis, is known by various regional names depending on the language and location. In Chinese, it is referred to as 莲子草 (zh-hans), 蓮子草 (zh-hant), and 蓮子草 (zh-hk). In the Indian languages of Telugu and Tamil, it is commonly called పొన్నగంటి కూర (te) and பொன்னாங்காணி (ta).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 莲子草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 蓮子草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 蓮子草 | Wikidata |
| te | పొన్నగంటి కూర | Wikidata |
| ta | பொன்னாங்காணி | Wikidata |
| to | Fisiʻiano | Wikidata |
| id | Kremah | Wikidata |
| vi | Rau Dệu | Wikidata |
| ml | പൊന്നാങ്കണ്ണി | Wikidata |
| zh | 莲子草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In Middle Europe, it can be found specifically within Germany. Its presence extends to Southwestern Europe, where it grows in Spain. The species also inhabits various parts of Northern Africa, including Algeria and Tunisia. Finally, its range reaches further east into Northern Africa to include Egypt.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known commonly as Rakta Rakti, is a creeping herb where almost every component holds therapeutic potential. While the whole plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicinal preparations, most treatments focus on the aerial parts which grow above the soil surface. The leaves are typically small, ovate, and serve as a vital part of the plant's medicinal profile, while the succulent stem provides the structural framework for its spreading growth habit.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Alternanthera sessilis has 19 reported phytochemicals identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include terpenes, (+)-catechin, Hexadecanoic acid, carotenoids, chloroform.
- Total chemicals
- 19
- Scientific sources
- 20
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| terpenes | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hexadecanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carotenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chloroform | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| distilled water | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ellagic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hexane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Alternanthera sessilis has 5 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antihyperglycemic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Alternanthera sessilis has 26 reported medicinal uses identified across 27 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include pain, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, abdominal pain, asthma, cancer.
- Total uses
- 26
- Scientific sources
- 27
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pain | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abdominal pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chronic pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| convulsion | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |