Artemisia abrotanum
Southernwood
Artemisia abrotanum, commonly known as Abrotanum, is a perennial herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. Renowned in traditional medicine, this aromatic plant contains essential oils used historically for digestive support and as an anthelmintic. Its distinct fragrance and potent bioactive compounds make it a significant subject in ethnobotanical studies.
- Scientific name: Artemisia abrotanum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
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 and the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and is identified by the genus Artemisia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Artemisia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by various regional names across different languages, reflecting its widespread botanical history. In Portuguese, it is referred to as Abrótano, while in Basque, it is called Abrotano. In Polish, the species is commonly known as Bylica boże drzewko, and in French, it is identified as Aurone. Additionally, in Catalan, the plant is known as abròtan.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Abrótano | Wikidata |
| eo | Abrotano | Wikidata |
| pl | Bylica boże drzewko | Wikidata |
| fr | Aurone | Wikidata |
| ca | abròtan | Wikidata |
| fi | aaprottimaruna | Wikidata |
| gl | Abrótano macho | Wikidata |
| de | Eberraute | Wikidata |
| sq | Aborotoni | Wikidata |
| cs | pelyněk brotan | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, it can be found in the landscapes of Finland, Norway, Great Britain, and Ireland. Moving toward the center of the continent, the species is also documented in Middle Europe. Specifically, its presence is noted within the borders of Austria. Consequently, its range spans from the northernmost reaches of the continent down into central territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Artemisia abrotanum, is primarily utilized in herbal medicine through its various growing components. The medicinal properties are typically concentrated within the aerial parts, which encompass the leaves, flowers, and stems above the ground. In many preparations, the twig is also collected alongside the foliage to ensure a complete profile of the plant's essential oils and bioactive compounds.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| twig | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Artemisia abrotanum has 29 reported phytochemicals identified across 29 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Al, As, Ba, Ca, Cd.
- Total chemicals
- 29
- Scientific sources
- 29
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Al | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| As | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ba | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ca | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cd | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Co | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cr | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cu | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fe | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mg | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Artemisia abrotanum has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiallergic, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antifungal, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiallergic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Artemisia abrotanum has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans, Streptococcus pyogenes, antiallergic, antidepressant, antioxidant.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Streptococcus pyogenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiallergic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| parasitic diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |