Artemisia nilagirica
Artemisia nilagirica, commonly known as Nilgiri wormwood, is a distinctive aromatic shrub native to the high-altitude grasslands of the Western Ghats. Renowned for its therapeutic potential, this medicinal herb contains bioactive compounds used in traditional remedies to treat various ailments, offering significant pharmacological interest for modern scientific research.
- Scientific name: Artemisia nilagirica
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it follows the order Asterales and is a member of the family Asteraceae. Its taxonomic hierarchy concludes with the genus Artemisia, identifying it specifically as Artemisia nilagirica.
| 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 nilagirica, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is known as 南亚蒿 (zh), 南亚蒿 (zh-CN), and 南亞蒿 (zh-TW), while in Bengali, it is called নাগদানা (bn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 南亚蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 南亚蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 南亞蒿 | Wikidata |
| bn | নাগদানা | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across parts of East Asia and the Indian subcontinent. In China, its distribution is notably found within the South-Central regions as well as the high-altitude areas of Tibet. Moving toward the Indian subcontinent, the species can be located in the state of Assam. Furthermore, it is widely recorded throughout the country of India. Finally, its habitat extends to the specific ecological zones of the West Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Artemisia nilagirica, is highly valued for its various therapeutic components derived primarily from its vegetative structure. The most significant part used in medicinal applications is the leaf, which contains a high concentration of bioactive compounds. From the leaves, researchers and practitioners derive potent herbal extracts that are utilized in traditional and modern medicine to treat various ailments. Furthermore, the plant is a rich source of essential oil, which is extracted through distillation processes to capture its aromatic and pharmacological properties, making the entire chemical profile of the foliage essential for its medicinal efficacy.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oil | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| herbal extracts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Artemisia nilagirica has 19 reported phytochemicals identified across 23 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, glycosides, saponins, terpenoids, 1,8-cineole.
- Total chemicals
- 19
- Scientific sources
- 23
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,8-cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| P-cymene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-gurjunene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-pinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| artemisia alcohol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| artemorin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Artemisia nilagirica has 17 reported activities identified across 19 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Hepatoprotective, Antiasthmatic, Antibacterial, Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 17
- Scientific sources
- 19
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiasthmatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiemetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiepileptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperlipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Artemisia nilagirica has 19 reported medicinal uses identified across 24 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella typhi, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 19
- Scientific sources
- 24
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bacillus subtilis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Salmonella typhi | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acinetobacter baumannii | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| E. coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| E. coli infection | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |