Arnebia euchroma
Arnebia euchroma, commonly known as Alkanet or Iranian Alkanet, is a perennial medicinal herb prized in traditional medicine. Renowned for its deep red roots, it possesses significant anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and wound-healing properties. Often used in dermatological treatments, this plant serves as a vital natural remedy in various cultures.
- Scientific name: Arnebia euchroma
- Family: Boraginaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is placed in the order Boraginales and the family Boraginaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Arnebia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Boraginales | WCVP |
| Family | Boraginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Arnebia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the vast landscapes of Central Asia. It can be found growing naturally within the borders of Kazakhstan. Its presence is also documented throughout the mountainous and arid regions of Kirgizstan. Furthermore, the species inhabits various territories in Turkmenistan and Tadzhikistan. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal herb extends into Uzbekistan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
Chemicals
Arnebia euchroma has 41 reported phytochemicals identified across 57 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include shikonin, flavonoids, Shikonin, acetylshikonin, arnebinone.
- Total chemicals
- 41
- Scientific sources
- 57
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| shikonin | 10 | ★★★★★ |
| flavonoids | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Shikonin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acetylshikonin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arnebinone | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| deoxyshikonin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naphthoquinones | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-coumaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acetylshikonin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| IBA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Arnebia euchroma has 6 reported activities identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antiviral, Chemopreventive.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chemopreventive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Arnebia euchroma has 20 reported medicinal uses identified across 22 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, EV-A71, antioxidant, antiviral, cancer.
- Total uses
- 20
- Scientific sources
- 22
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| EV-A71 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chronic diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dermatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eczema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |