Astrodaucus persicus
Astrodaucus persicus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (28 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Astrodaucus persicus, is a highly valued medicinal herb celebrated in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized to address various ailments, offering natural remedies for inflammation and digestive health, making it a significant subject in botanical pharmacology.
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Root · Aerial Parts
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Daucus Atropatanus · Daucus Persicus
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Astrodaucus persicusSynonyms
- Daucus atropatanus
- Daucus persicus
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Astrodaucus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Astrodaucus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several key regions within Western Asia and the Caucasus. Its range extends through the North Caucasus, where it thrives in specific local habitats. Additionally, the species can be found throughout the Transcaucasus region. Beyond the Caucasus, its geographical presence is notably significant in Iran. Consequently, these areas define the natural boundaries where the plant is most commonly encountered.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Persian celery or Ajwain, is valued for its medicinal properties found throughout its various structures. While the aerial parts, including the leaves and stems, can be utilized, the most potent therapeutic components are typically derived from the roots. Specifically, the root system is harvested for its concentrated bioactive compounds, though the fruits also play a significant role in traditional applications. When the plant matures, the ripe fruits are collected and dried to be used as a powerful spice and medicine to aid digestion.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| root | Iranian journal of basic medical sciences (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | Iranian journal of basic medical sciences (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers/fruits | Iranian journal of basic medical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves/stems | Iranian journal of basic medical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ripe fruits | Iranian journal of basic medical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Astrodaucus persicus has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CHLOROFORM, ETHYL ACETATE, Germacrene D, PETROLEUM ETHER, methanol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| CHLOROFORM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ETHYL ACETATE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Germacrene D | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PETROLEUM ETHER | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans-Caryophyllene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
CHLOROFORM
- Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine
ETHYL ACETATE
- Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine
Germacrene D
- Iranian journal of basic medical sciences
PETROLEUM ETHER
- Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine
methanol
- Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine
trans-Caryophyllene
- Iranian journal of basic medical sciences
Activities
Astrodaucus persicus has 3 reported activities identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antimalarial, Cytotoxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | Iranian journal of basic medical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | Iranian journal of basic medical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | Iranian journal of basic medical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Astrodaucus persicus has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, colorectal carcinoma, malaria.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | Avicenna journal of phytomedicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colorectal carcinoma | Iranian journal of basic medical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | Iranian journal of basic medical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Crude root extract | Iranian journal of basic medical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts essential oils | Iranian journal of basic medical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chloroform fraction of fruits | Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chloroform fraction of roots | Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oils of different parts | Iranian journal of basic medical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl acetate fraction | Iranian journal of basic medical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl acetate fraction of fruits | Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl acetate fraction of roots | Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers/fruits blue essential oil | Iranian journal of basic medical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers/fruits essential oil | Iranian journal of basic medical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |