Astragalus ernestii
Astragalus ernestii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Astragalus erneesti, scientifically known as Astragalus erneesti, is a highly valued medicinal herb in traditional Chinese medicine. Renowned for its potent immunomodulatory properties, it is frequently used to enhance vitality, support respiratory health, and bolster the body's natural defenses against fatigue and chronic illness through its bioactive compounds.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Astragalus Xiaojinensis · Astragalus Josephi
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Astragalus ernestiiSynonyms
- Astragalus xiaojinensis
- Astragalus josephi
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Falling under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is a member of the Fabaceae family. It is specifically classified under the genus Astragalus, with its species designation being Astragalus erneesti.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Astragalus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several distinct regions within China. It can be found growing throughout the South-Central areas of the country. Additionally, its presence extends into the North-Central provinces of China. The species also inhabits the high-altitude landscapes of the Qinghai province. Finally, its geographical range includes the vast territories of Tibet.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China North-Central |
| China | Qinghai |
| China | Tibet |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Astragalus ernestii has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Natural product research
Chemicals
Astragalus ernestii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Trifolirhizin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Trifolirhizin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Trifolirhizin
- Natural product research
Preparations
Astragalus ernestii has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Radix Astragali (Huang-Qi).
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Radix astragali (huang-qi) | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Radix astragali (huang-qi)
- Natural product research