Artemisia argyi
Artemisia argyi, commonly known as a medicinal shrub, is a significant botanical species valued for its therapeutic potential. Native to specific ecological regions, it contains bioactive compounds utilized in traditional medicine. Research focuses on its pharmacological properties, exploring its efficacy in treating various ailments and its role in modern phytotherapy.
- Scientific name: Artemisia argyi
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
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. Finally, it is identified by the genus Artemisia and the specific species name argyi.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Artemisia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution spanning several distinct regions across Eurasia. In Southeastern Europe, its presence is documented within the borders of Romania. Its range extends into Eastern Europe, where it can be found throughout both Central European Russia and East European Russia. The species is also widely distributed across Ukraine. Finally, its geographical footprint reaches into Siberia, specifically within the Altay region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
Chemicals
Artemisia argyi has 51 reported phytochemicals identified across 86 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, terpenoids, jaceosidin, eupatilin, volatile oil.
- Total chemicals
- 51
- Scientific sources
- 86
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 10 | ★★★★★ |
| terpenoids | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| jaceosidin | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| eupatilin | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| volatile oil | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| terpenoid | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 1,8-cineole | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| artemisinin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| monoterpenes | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Artemisia argyi has 13 reported activities identified across 22 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Antiviral, Anthelmintic, Antiatherosclerotic.
- Total activities
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 22
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiatherosclerotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitussive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hemostatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Artemisia argyi has 39 reported medicinal uses identified across 49 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, anti-oxidant, antioxidant, antiviral, cancer.
- Total uses
- 39
- Scientific sources
- 49
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| anti-oxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiviral | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colitis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eczema | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| H1N1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abdominal pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acute lung injury | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |