Astragalus caprinus
Astragalus caprinus, commonly known as a vital medicinal herb, is highly revered in traditional wellness practices. Renowned for its potent immune-boosting properties, this plant contains bioactive compounds that support vitality and cellular health. Its unique therapeutic profile makes it an essential subject for studying natural botanical medicine and longevity.
- Scientific name: Astragalus caprinus
- Family: Fabaceae
- 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 Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae and the genus Astragalus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Astragalus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Astragalus caprinus, is identified by different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Arabic, it is referred to as قتاد ماعزي, and in Arabic Sinai, it is known as قتاد ماعزى.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | قتاد ماعزي | Wikidata |
| arz | قتاد ماعزى | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution that spans across several Mediterranean regions. In Southeastern Europe, its presence is noted within the island of Sicilia. Moving toward Northern Africa, the species can be found inhabiting the territory of Algeria. It also extends its range across the North African landscapes of Libya and Egypt. Finally, its distribution reaches the westernmost parts of the continent in Morocco.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Cyprus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Astragalus caprinus, is utilized in various traditional practices through different components of its anatomy. The medicinal properties are most commonly associated with the roots, which are harvested and processed for their therapeutic potential. Additionally, the leaves provide specific bioactive compounds, and the entire herb is often gathered to ensure a complete profile of its natural constituents.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| herb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Astragalus caprinus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include kaempferol-3-O-[beta-D-xylopyranosyl(1-->3)-alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl(1-->6)]-beta-D-galactopyranoside, luteolin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol-3-O-[beta-D-xylopyranosyl(1-->3)-alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl(1-->6)]-beta-D-galactopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Astragalus caprinus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include disease.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |