bistorts

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• bistorts

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Caryophyllales, it is classified under the family Polygonaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the specific genus Bistorta.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution primarily concentrated across the northern regions of Europe. Within Northern Europe, it can be found growing in the landscapes of Denmark and Finland. The species also extends its range to the island territories of the Føroyar. Furthermore, its presence is noted across the coastal areas of Great Britain. Finally, the distribution reaches as far north as the rugged terrain of Iceland.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Bistorta has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Coumarins, Flavonoids, Saponins, Sterols, Terpenes.

Coumarins

1. Fitoterapia

Flavonoids

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Saponins

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Sterols

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Terpenes

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Conditions

Bistorta has 4 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include inflammation, neurodegenerative diseases, rheumatism, tuberculosis.

Inflammation

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Neurodegenerative diseases

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Rheumatism

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Tuberculosis

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