Arnebia benthamii

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Macrotomia benthamii
• Lithospermum benthamii
• Arnebia nepalensis
• Echium benthamii
• Macrotomia nepalensis
• Leptanthe macrostachya

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized into the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Boraginales, and the family Boraginaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Arnebia.

Distribution

This plant, known as Arnebia benthamii, is primarily distributed throughout the Indian Subcontinent. Within this vast region, it can be found growing in the mountainous terrains of Nepal. It also has a significant presence in the diverse landscapes of Pakistan. Furthermore, the species is widely documented across the West Himalaya region. These specific locations define the natural habitat where this medicinal plant thrives.

Plant Parts

Chemicals

Arnebia benthamii has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ECHIMIDINE, EUROPINE, HELIOTRINE, Lycopsamine, PA.

ECHIMIDINE

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

EUROPINE

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

HELIOTRINE

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Lycopsamine

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

PA

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

PAS

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Activities

Arnebia benthamii has 5 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antifungal, Hepatotoxic.

Most Reported Activities

Medicinal Uses

Arnebia benthamii has 10 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include colon cancer, diarrhea, fever, heartburn, hypertension.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations