Bergenia pacumbis
Bergenia pacumbis, commonly known as the highland Bergenia, is a perennial herb native to the montane regions of East Africa. Renowned for its thick, fleshy leaves, this medicinal plant is traditionally utilized in various cultures to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to respiratory inflammation through its potent bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Bergenia pacumbis
- Family: Saxifragaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Bergenia pacumbis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Saxifragales and the family Saxifragaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Bergenia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Saxifragales | WCVP |
| Family | Saxifragaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Bergenia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions of Asia. In Western Asia, its presence can be identified within the borders of Afghanistan. Moving towards the east, it is found throughout South-Central China and the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Within the Indian Subcontinent, the species is specifically located in the state of Assam. Additionally, it thrives throughout the rugged terrain of the East Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Bergenia pacumbis has 21 reported phytochemicals identified across 21 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Afzelechin, Arbutin, Astilbin, Bergenin, Catechin.
- Total chemicals
- 21
- Scientific sources
- 21
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Afzelechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Arbutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Astilbin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bergenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diosmetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hyperoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Kaempferol-7-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methyl gallate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Bergenia pacumbis has 21 reported activities identified across 40 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Diuretic, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 21
- Scientific sources
- 40
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Adaptogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Bergenia pacumbis has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidiabetic, antioxidant, antipyretic, digestion, diuretic.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| digestion | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| free radicals | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kidney stone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurological disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |