Artemisia pallens
Davana
Artemisia pallens, commonly known as pale wormwood, is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean and parts of Asia. Renowned for its aromatic foliage, this plant holds significant value in traditional medicine. It is frequently utilized for its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and digestive properties, offering diverse therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Artemisia pallens
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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. Specifically, Artemisia pallens is categorized within 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, known scientifically as Artemisia pallens, is recognized by various regional common names across different languages. In Marathi, it is called दवणा (mr), while in Telugu, it is referred to as దవనము (te). In Hindi, the name is दवना (hi), and in Kannada, it is known as ದವನ (kn). Additionally, in Myanmar, the plant is commonly called ဒေါနပန်း (my).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| mr | दवणा | Wikidata |
| te | దవనము | Wikidata |
| hi | दवना | Wikidata |
| kn | ದವನ | Wikidata |
| my | ဒေါနပန်း | Wikidata |
| ja | ダバナ | Wikidata |
| te | దవనం | Wikidata |
| ja | アルテミシア・パレンス | Wikidata |
| ja | ダヴァナ | Wikidata |
| en | davana | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Artemisia pallens, has a specific and localized geographical range. Its distribution is primarily concentrated within the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, the species is found growing across various regions of India. This indicates that the plant is native to the unique climatic conditions of this particular South Asian territory. Consequently, its natural habitat is closely tied to the ecological landscape of the Indian subcontinent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Artemisia pallens, is characterized by several distinct anatomical features that contribute to its medicinal properties. The most commonly utilized portion is the aerial parts, which encompass the visible structures above the ground. Within these parts, the stem provides the necessary structural support for the plant's growth, while the leaf serves as the primary site for photosynthesis and often contains the concentrated essential oils used in remedies. Below the surface, the plant develops a system of roots that anchor it into the soil, specifically featuring fine, hairy roots that increase the surface area for nutrient and water absorption.- Total parts
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 8
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hairy roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried aerial extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial part | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Artemisia pallens has 29 reported phytochemicals identified across 33 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include bicyclogermacrene, davanone, spathulenol, trans-davanone, (E)-ethyl cinnamate.
- Total chemicals
- 29
- Scientific sources
- 33
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bicyclogermacrene | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| davanone | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| spathulenol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans-davanone | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (E)-ethyl cinnamate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (E)-methyl cinnamate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (Z)-methyl cinnamate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-hydroxyisodavanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| D-limonene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EO | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Artemisia pallens has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Parkinson's disease, cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic diseases, diabetes mellitus.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Parkinson's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chronic diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neuroinflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| parkinsonism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |