Aster poliothamnus
Aster poliothamnus, commonly known as White Aster or Polio, is a significant medicinal herb native to the Indian subcontinent. Renowned in Ayurvedic medicine, it possesses potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. Often used to treat digestive ailments and skin disorders, this plant remains a vital resource in traditional healing.
- Scientific name: Aster poliothamnus
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and is identified by the genus Aster.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Aster | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Aster poliothamnus, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 灰枝紫菀, 灰木紫菀, and 岗边菊. Specifically, the names 灰枝紫菀, 灰木紫菀, and 岗边菊 are used across various Chinese language codes, including zh, zh-hans, and zh-cn.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 灰枝紫菀 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 灰枝紫菀 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 灰枝紫菀 | Wikidata |
| zh | 灰木紫菀 | Wikidata |
| zh | 岗边菊 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse distribution across several key regions in China. It can be found growing throughout the South-Central parts of the country. Additionally, its presence extends into the North-Central regions of China. The species is also documented within the high-altitude landscapes of Qinghai. Finally, its geographical range includes the vast territory of Tibet.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Aster poliothamnus, is unique in traditional medicine because the whole plant is frequently utilized for its therapeutic properties. Every component, including the leaves, stems, and roots, contributes to its medicinal profile, often being processed together to prepare various decoctions or powders. Because the entire organism contains the active phytochemicals required for healing, practitioners often harvest the whole plant to ensure a complete spectrum of its bioactive compounds.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Aster poliothamnus has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include beta-amyrin, beta-sitosterol, catalase, chymotrypsin, daucosterol.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| beta-amyrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catalase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chymotrypsin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peroxidase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| spinasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| superoxide dismutase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trypsin inhibitor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |