Anabasis
Anabasis, commonly known as a vital botanical healer, holds a distinguished place in traditional medicine. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this remarkable plant offers diverse therapeutic benefits, ranging from anti-inflammatory properties to immune support. Discover how this natural wonder serves as a cornerstone for holistic wellness and healing.
- Scientific name: Anabasis
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Caryophyllales. Finally, it is a member of the family Amaranthaceae and is specifically categorized under the genus Anabasis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Anabasis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning multiple continents and climate zones. In Southwestern Europe, it can be found growing within the borders of Spain. Moving toward Eastern Europe, the species is distributed across both East European Russia and South European Russia. Its range also extends into Northern Africa, where it inhabits regions of Algeria. Finally, the plant is also documented to grow in the North African nation of Egypt.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Western Sahara | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
Chemicals
Anabasis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include anabasamine, anabasine, lupinine, saponins.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anabasamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anabasine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupinine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Anabasis has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antioxidant, Antirheumatic, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antirheumatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Anabasis has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cardiovascular diseases, diarrhea, diuretic, headache, hypertension.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cardiovascular diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| headache | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| poison | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |