Artemisia lactiflora
Artemisia lactiflora, commonly known as Dong Quai, is a foundational herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Often referred to as "female ginseng," this perennial plant is celebrated for its ability to support hormonal balance, nourish the blood, and promote reproductive health, making it a vital remedy for vitality and wellness.
- Scientific name: Artemisia lactiflora
- 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, specifically as the species Artemisia lactiflora.
| 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 lactiflora, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is known as 白苞蒿 (zh) and 角菜 (zh-tw), while in Persian, it is called برنجاسف سفید (fa). It is also referred to as Beli pelin (sl) and in Arabic as شيح أبيض الزهر (ar).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 白苞蒿 | Wikidata |
| fa | برنجاسف سفید | Wikidata |
| sl | Beli pelin | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 角菜 | Wikidata |
| ar | شيح أبيض الزهر | Wikidata |
| th | จิงจูฉ่าย | Wikidata |
| arz | شيح ابيض الزهر | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 白苞蒿 | Wikidata |
| sv | pärlmalört | Wikidata |
| szy | nipaluma-kadamat | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions of Asia and Europe. In Middle Europe, its presence is specifically noted within Germany. Within the vast territory of China, it can be found spanning the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast regions. Furthermore, its range extends into Eastern Asia, where it is located in Taiwan. Together, these locations highlight the diverse habitats where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Artemisia lactiflora has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include alpha-curcumene, bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, dehydrovomifoliol, dihydroactinidiolide, megastigmatrienone.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| alpha-curcumene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dehydrovomifoliol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dihydroactinidiolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| megastigmatrienone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Artemisia lactiflora has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Artemisia lactiflora has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include lung cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lung cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |