Baccharis trimera
Baccharis trimera, commonly known as Carqueja, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to South America. Renowned for its bitter properties, it is widely utilized in traditional medicine to support digestive health, liver function, and detoxification. This potent herb serves as a natural remedy for various gastrointestinal and metabolic ailments.
- Scientific name: Baccharis trimera
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Asterales and is a member of the family Asteraceae. Specifically, it is categorized under the genus Baccharis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Baccharis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several regions in Southern South America. It can be found in the northeast and northwest territories of Argentina. Furthermore, its presence extends into the country of Paraguay. The species is also located within the borders of Uruguay. Finally, its range includes the southern portion of Brazil.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Uruguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Baccharis trimera has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include carquejyl acetate, Flavonoids, cobalt, echinocystic acid, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| carquejyl acetate | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cobalt | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| echinocystic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inulin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| manganese | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nickel | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Baccharis trimera has 4 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Gastroprotective, Analgesic, Antiulcerogenic, Genotoxic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Gastroprotective | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcerogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Genotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Baccharis trimera has 19 reported medicinal uses identified across 23 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include liver diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, oxidative stress, Cardiovascular disease, Schistosoma mansoni.
- Total uses
- 19
- Scientific sources
- 23
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| liver diseases | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal disorders | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardiovascular disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Schistosoma mansoni | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Schistosomiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| analgesia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cutaneous leishmaniasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dyslipidemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric ulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |