Bassia scoparia
Bassia scoparia, commonly known as burning bush or smoky bush, is a resilient annual herb widely distributed across Eurasia and North America. Valued in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant offers significant pharmacological potential, particularly in treating inflammatory conditions and supporting various aspects of digestive health.
- Scientific name: Bassia scoparia
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales, falling into the family Amaranthaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Bassia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Bassia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Bassia scoparia, exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing within the borders of Denmark. Its presence is also documented throughout the landscapes of Finland. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed across Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, its geographical range extends into the northern territories of Norway.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Activities
Bassia scoparia has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antipruritic, Moisturizing.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antipruritic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Moisturizing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Bassia scoparia has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, wound.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |