Anaphalis sinica
Anaphalis sinica, commonly known as the Chinese Anaphalis, is a versatile medicinal herb cherished in traditional practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly in treating inflammation and respiratory ailments. Exploring its pharmacological properties reveals its vital role in natural healing and wellness.
- Scientific name: Anaphalis sinica
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Anaphalis, with the species being Anaphalis sinica.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Anaphalis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Anaphalis sinica, is known by several common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 香青 (zh, zh-cn, zh-tw, zh-hans) and is also known as 籁箫 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 香青 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 香青 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 香青 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 香青 | Wikidata |
| zh | 籁箫 | Wikidata |
| zh | 通肠香 | Wikidata |
| zh | 通畅香 | Wikidata |
| zh | 萩 | Wikidata |
| zh | 香青 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions of Eastern Asia. In the northernmost reaches of its range, it can be found within the Primorye region of the Russian Far East. Its presence extends significantly into China, where it inhabits the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. Furthermore, the species is documented as growing within the island nation of Japan. Together, these locations highlight the broad ecological footprint of Anaemophilus sinica across the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
Chemicals
Anaphalis sinica has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5,7-dihydroxy-8-methoxyflavone, helipyrone, kaempferol, quercetin, scutellarin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5,7-dihydroxy-8-methoxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| helipyrone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scutellarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tiliroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |