Atractylis carduus
Atractylis carduus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Atractylis carduus, is a distinctive medicinal herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. Primarily found in Mediterranean regions, this plant is highly valued in traditional medicine for its potent therapeutic properties, particularly for supporting digestive health, detoxification, and treating various hepatic and gallbladder-related ailments.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Atractylis carduusDistribution
This plant is primarily distributed throughout the northern regions of the African continent. Within this broad area, its presence is noted across several key countries. Specifically, it can be found growing in the landscapes of Algeria and Morocco. Additionally, the species inhabits the territories of Tunisia and Libya. Finally, its geographical range extends further east to include Egypt.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Sinai | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Atractylis carduus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Betulin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Betulin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Betulin
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Atractylis carduus has 12 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include AntiHIV, Anticarcinomic, Antifeedant, Antiflu, Antiinflammatory.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifeedant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiflu | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aphidifuge | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |