Anabasis
Anabasis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (18 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Anabasis, scientifically known as Anabasis, is a remarkable medicinal plant revered for its potent healing properties. Traditionally used to treat various ailments, it contains unique bioactive compounds that support wellness. This introduction explores its botanical characteristics, traditional applications, and the emerging scientific interest in its significant therapeutic potential.
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Fredolia · Fredolia · 3 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
AnabasisSynonyms
- Fredolia
- Fredolia
- Borith
- Esfandiari
- Brachylepis
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Esfandiaria
German:
- Brachylepis
- Esfandiaria
- Fredolia
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus | Anabasis |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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 |
|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain |
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia |
| Northern Africa | Algeria |
| Northern Africa | Egypt |
| Northern Africa | Libya |
| Northern Africa | Morocco |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia |
| Northern Africa | Western Sahara |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Anabasis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Anabasamine, Anabasine, Lupinine, Saponins.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anabasamine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anabasine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lupinine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anabasamine
- Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry
Anabasine
- Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry
Lupinine
- Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry
Saponins
- Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry
Activities
Anabasis has 6 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antioxidant, Antirheumatic, Cytotoxic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antirheumatic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry
Antidiabetic
- Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry
Antioxidant
- Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry
Antirheumatic
- Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry
Cytotoxic
- Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry
Diuretic
- Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry
Conditions
Anabasis has 8 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cardiovascular diseases, diarrhea, diuretic, headache, hypertension.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular diseases | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diarrhea | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Headache | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypertension | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Poison | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Skin diseases | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ulcer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cardiovascular diseases
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Diarrhea
- Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry
Diuretic
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Headache
- Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry
Hypertension
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Poison
- Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry
Skin diseases
- Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry
Ulcer
- Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry