Bergenia ciliata
Bergenia ciliata, commonly known as the hairy bergenia, is a perennial herb native to the Himalayan regions. Valued in traditional medicine, this plant is rich in bioactive compounds like tannins and flavonoids. It is primarily used to treat ailments involving inflammation, kidney issues, and various gastrointestinal disorders.
- Scientific name: Bergenia ciliata
- Family: Saxifragaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 is further organized under the order Saxifragales and the family Saxifragaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Bergenia, specifically as the species Bergenia ciliata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Saxifragales | WCVP |
| Family | Saxifragaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Bergenia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Bergenia ciliata, is referred to by various common names across different languages and regions. In German, it is called Kaschmir-Bergenie, while in Upper Sorbian, it is known as Mikawčkata bergenija. The Swedish name for this species is Strävbergenia. In Nepal, it is commonly called पाषाणभेद, and in Arabic, it is identified as برغنية هدبية.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Kaschmir-Bergenie | Wikidata |
| hsb | Mikawčkata bergenija | Wikidata |
| sv | Strävbergenia | Wikidata |
| ne | पाषाणभेद | Wikidata |
| ar | برغنية هدبية | Wikidata |
| pl | Bergenia orzęsiona | Wikidata |
| arz | برغنيه هدبيه | Wikidata |
| ks | پَہانٛڈ | Wikidata |
| sv | Bergenia ciliata) | Wikidata |
| ne | पाखनवेद | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the vast expanse of the Indian Subcontinent. Its specific natural range includes the rugged and mountainous terrain of Nepal. Additionally, the species is widely distributed throughout the West Himalaya region. These high-altitude habitats provide the ideal environmental conditions necessary for its survival. Consequently, its geographical presence is closely tied to these specific Himalayan ecosystems.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Bergenia ciliata, possesses a specialized anatomy where the underground portions are particularly significant for its medicinal properties. The plant features a thick, fleshy rhizome that serves as a storage organ, often referred to in a medicinal context as the root rhizome. From this base, the root system extends into the soil to anchor the specimen and absorb nutrients. Above the ground, the plant develops a distinct stem that supports its foliage, leading to the prominent leaf structures which are characteristic of the species.- Total parts
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 11
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizome | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root rhizome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizomes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rhizome Extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Bergenia ciliata has 26 reported phytochemicals identified across 32 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, bergenin, gallic acid, phenols, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 26
- Scientific sources
- 32
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| bergenin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-O-galloylepicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bergenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TFC | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TPC | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Bergenia ciliata has 11 reported activities identified across 22 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Anticancer, Antimalarial, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 22
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticholinesterase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Free-Radical Scavenging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Bergenia ciliata has 35 reported medicinal uses identified across 53 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, cough, diarrhea, fever.
- Total uses
- 35
- Scientific sources
- 53
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| cough | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| fever | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| vomiting | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Alzheimer's disease | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kidney stones | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |