Ammi majus
Bishop's weed
Ammi majus, commonly known as Bishop's weed, is a medicinal herb belonging to the Apiaceae family. Widely recognized in traditional medicine, it possesses potent diuretic, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Often used to support digestive health and manage swelling, this versatile plant offers significant therapeutic potential in herbal pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Ammi majus
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Ammi majus, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Apiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Apiaceae and is placed in the genus Ammi.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ammi | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Ammi majus, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is referred to as 大阿米芹 (zh-hans), 大阿米芹 (zh-hant), 大阿米芹 (zh-hk), 大阿米芹 (zh-cn), and 大阿米芹 (zh-sg).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 大阿米芹 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 大阿米芹 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 大阿米芹 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 大阿米芹 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 大阿米芹 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 大阿米芹 | Wikidata |
| de | Große Knorpelmöhre | Wikidata |
| cs | pakmín větší | Wikidata |
| pl | Aminek większy | Wikidata |
| fr | Ammi élevé | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Ammi majus, can be found across various regions of Northern Europe. Specifically, its presence has been documented in the coastal and inland areas of Denmark. It also grows within the diverse landscapes of Finland. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed throughout Great Britain. Finally, its geographical reach extends to the territories of Ireland and 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 | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Ammi majus, possesses various morphological features that contribute to its medicinal profile. The plant produces delicate, white flowers that bloom in umbel clusters, eventually giving way to its characteristic schizocarp fruit. These fruits are distinctive for their hooked bristles, which aid in dispersal, and they contain the potent seeds often utilized in traditional remedies. The lush, green leaves are finely divided and provide a significant surface area for photosynthesis, while the underground roots serve as the foundation, anchoring the plant and storing essential nutrients.- Total parts
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 16
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| roots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ammi majus has 29 reported phytochemicals identified across 33 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Xanthotoxin, bergapten, coumarins, flavonoids, 5-MOP.
- Total chemicals
- 29
- Scientific sources
- 33
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Xanthotoxin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bergapten | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-MOP | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 8-MOP | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dihydroauroglaucin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MEP | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MVA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ammi majus has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ammi majus has 19 reported medicinal uses identified across 21 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include psoriasis, vitiligo, Proteus vulgaris, Staphylococcus aureus, colon cancer.
- Total uses
- 19
- Scientific sources
- 21
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| psoriasis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vitiligo | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Proteus vulgaris | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colon cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| corneal edema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cutaneous T-cell lymphoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kidney stones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leprosy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |