Artemisia aucheri
Artemisia aucheri, commonly known as Acher's wormwood, is a perennial medicinal herb native to the mountainous regions of Iran. Renowned in traditional medicine, it possesses potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Often used to treat digestive ailments and skin conditions, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential in pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Artemisia aucheri
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Artemisia aucheri, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and 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, Artemisia aucheri, is known by several common names depending on the linguistic context; in Chinese, it is referred to as 奥氏蒿, which is consistently used across different regional variants including zh-cn (奥氏蒿) and zh-tw (奥氏蒿).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 奥氏蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 奥氏蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 奥氏蒿 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions of Asia. In Western Asia, it can be found growing within the territories of both Afghanistan and Iran. Its range extends further east into China, specifically inhabiting the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Additionally, the species is present within the Indian Subcontinent, specifically located in the West Himalaya. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's preference for diverse mountainous environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Artemisia aucheri has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include APX, ASA, CAT, DHA, GR.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| APX | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ASA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CAT | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DHA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GR | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GSH | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MDA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| POD | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SOD | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salicylic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Artemisia aucheri has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HSV-1.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| HSV-1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |