Artemisia capillaris
Artemisia capillaris, commonly known as Capillary Wormwood, is a perennial herb native to East Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, particularly in Korea, it is valued for its therapeutic properties. This plant is frequently utilized to treat respiratory ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues, offering significant bioactive compounds for wellness.
- Scientific name: Artemisia capillaris
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 and the genus Artemisia. Specifically, it is identified by the scientific name Artemisia capillaris.
| 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, known scientifically as Artemisia capillaris, is recognized by various common names across different linguistic and regional contexts. In Japan, it is referred to as カワラヨモギ (kawarayomogi), while in Azerbaijan, it is called Sapvari yovşan. In Vietnam, the species is known as Nhân trần hao, and in Chinese-speaking regions, it is identified as 茵陈蒿 (yīn chén hāo) in mainland China and 茵陳蒿 in Taiwan.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | カワラヨモギ | Wikidata |
| az | Sapvari yovşan | Wikidata |
| vi | Nhân trần hao | Wikidata |
| zh | 茵陈蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 茵陳蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 茵陈蒿 | Wikidata |
| szy | nipaluma-alangdis | Wikidata |
| zh | 白茵陈臭蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh | 因陈 | Wikidata |
| zh | 家茵陈 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning several diverse regions across Asia. In the northern reaches, its presence is noted in the Irkutsk region of Siberia. Moving toward the eastern coast, it can be found within the Primorye territory of the Russian Far East. Its range extends into Western Asia, specifically documented in Afghanistan. Finally, the species is located in China, specifically throughout the South-Central areas and on the island of Hainan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Artemisia capillaris, is utilized in various traditional medicinal applications where different components are harvested for their therapeutic properties. The aerial part of the herb is commonly collected to prepare decoctions, while the above-ground dried part is often used in herbal formulations to ensure stability and potency. In specialized pharmacological studies, researchers may focus on the buds to identify unique bioactive compounds, sometimes developing concentrated bud extracts to isolate specific phytochemicals for medicinal use.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| buds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bud extracts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial part | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| above-ground dried part | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Artemisia capillaris has 31 reported phytochemicals identified across 37 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include scoparone, esculetin, isoscopoletin, scopoletin, 4,5-di-O-caffeoylquinic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 31
- Scientific sources
- 37
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| scoparone | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| esculetin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoscopoletin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scopoletin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4,5-di-O-caffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-methylcoumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6,7-dimethoxycoumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vicenin 2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| achillin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Artemisia capillaris has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Artemisia capillaris has 14 reported medicinal uses identified across 19 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include jaundice, hepatitis, hepatitis B virus, obesity, HIV.
- Total uses
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 19
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| jaundice | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| hepatitis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatitis B virus | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HIV | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| NAFLD | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cholecystitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetic complications | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperpigmentation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |