Anacyclus pyrethrum
Anacyclus pyrethrum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (52 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Anacyclus pyrethrum, is a remarkable medicinal herb valued for its potent bioactive compounds. Traditionally utilized in holistic healing, this plant offers significant therapeutic benefits, particularly for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Understanding its unique botanical profile is essential for exploring its potential in modern pharmacology.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Roots · Roots
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Anacyclus Pyrethrum Var. Depressus · Anthemis Pyrethrum · 7 more
Names
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Anthemis tuberculata var. microcephala
- Anthemis montana var. tuberculata
- Anacyclus mucronulatus
- Anthemis punctata var. maroccana
- Anthemis pedunculata subsp. tuberculata
- Anthemis punctata var. microcephala
- Anthemis tuberculata var. dioscoidea
- Anacyclus officinarum
- Anacyclus aristulatus
- Anthemis pyrethrum
- Anacyclus depressus
- Anacyclus candolii
- Anthemis tenuisecta
- Anthemis tubiformis
- Anacyclus freynii
- Anthemis sphacelata
- Pelitre
German:
- Mehrjähriger Bertram
French:
- Pyrèthre d'Afrique
- Camomille Marocaine
- Oeil de bouc
- Pariétaire d'Espagne
- Pirèthre salivaire
- Pyrèthre
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Anacyclus pyrethrumSynonyms
- Anacyclus pyrethrum var. depressus
- Anthemis pyrethrum
- Matricaria officinarum
- Matricaria pyrethrum
- Anacyclus officinarum
- Anacyclus depressus
- Anacyclus freynii
- Anacyclus pseudopyrethrum
- Anacyclus pulcher
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Anacyclus and its specific species name, pyrethrum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Anacyclus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, its presence is well-documented in both Germany and Poland. Moving toward the Mediterranean region, it can also be found throughout Southwestern Europe, specifically in France and Spain. Furthermore, its range extends eastward into the territories of Eastern Europe. Ultimately, these locations highlight the diverse environmental settings where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Anacyclus pyrethrum, derives its medicinal potency from several key anatomical structures, primarily focusing on its underground components. The roots serve as the main reservoir for bioactive compounds, making them the most significant part used in traditional remedies. Within these roots, specialized root tissues are responsible for the synthesis and storage of essential chemical constituents like alkylamides, which provide the plant's characteristic pungent flavor. Additionally, while the roots are the primary medicinal source, the leaves also play a vital role in the plant's overall physiology through photosynthesis, supporting the development of the robust root systems.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | Acta pharmaceutica Sinica. B (and other 4 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Roots | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root tissues | Frontiers in microbiology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Anacyclus pyrethrum has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Agrocybenine, Flavonoid, Germacrene D, LIMONENE, Pellitorin.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Agrocybenine | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoid | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Germacrene D | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| LIMONENE | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pellitorin | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pellitorine | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phenols | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pyrethrins | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Santolina alcohol | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ascorbic acid | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Anacyclus pyrethrum has 12 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Aphrodisiac, Analgesic, Antibacterial.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | Dose-response : a publication of International Hormesis Society (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | Frontiers in microbiology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aphrodisiac | Journal of biological regulators and homeostatic agents (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Acta pharmaceutica Sinica. B (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticonvulsant | BioMed research international (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiepileptic | Metabolic brain disease (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Anacyclus pyrethrum has 16 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include pain, Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria, apoptosis, epilepsy.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pain | Acta pharmaceutica Sinica. B (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gram-negative bacteria | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gram-positive bacteria | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apoptosis | BMC complementary medicine and therapies (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epilepsy | Metabolic brain disease (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lipid peroxidation | BMC complementary medicine and therapies (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| male infertility | Andrologia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neuralgia | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anacyclus pyrethrum extract | BMC complementary medicine and therapies (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| AP extract | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AP extracts | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| APEO | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methanol (50%) extracts | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PHP | Reproductive sciences (Thousand Oaks, Calif.) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| crude extracts | Andrologia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oil | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyherbal preparation (PHP) | Dose-response : a publication of International Hormesis Society (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | Journal of biological regulators and homeostatic agents (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |