Artemisia gmelinii var. gmelinii
Artemisia gmelinii var. gmelinii, commonly known as Gmelin's wormwood, is a significant medicinal shrub native to various regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to inflammatory conditions, offering vast potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Artemisia gmelinii var. gmelinii
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, it is further nested within the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Artemisia as the specific variety gmelinii.
| 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 specific geographical distribution concentrated within the vast territories of Siberia. It can be found growing in the mountainous regions of the Altai area. Additionally, its presence is documented across the Republic of Buryatia. The species also inhabits the eastern reaches of the region, specifically within Chita. Finally, its range extends through the Irkutsk and Krasnoyarsk oblasts.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Siberia | West Siberia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
Activities
Artemisia gmelinii var. gmelinii has 20 reported activities identified across 88 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial, Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 20
- Scientific sources
- 88
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 44 | ★★★★★ |
| Antioxidant | 10 | ★★★★★ |
| Antibacterial | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |