Brassica oleracea
Brassica oleracea, commonly known as cabbage, kale, or broccoli, is a versatile cruciferous plant valued for its immense nutritional and medicinal properties. Rich in glucosinolates, antioxidants, and essential vitamins, it offers significant health benefits, including anti-inflammatory effects, cancer prevention, and enhanced digestive health through its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Brassica oleracea
- Family: Brassicaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Brassicales and the family Brassicaceae. Finally, its taxonomic classification concludes within the genus Brassica.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Brassicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Brassica | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide range of distribution across several key regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing throughout Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward Middle Europe, its presence is well-established in Belgium. The species also occupies significant territories within Germany. Finally, its geographical reach extends into the central landscapes of Czechia-Slovakia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
Chemicals
Brassica oleracea has 60 reported phytochemicals identified across 65 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include sulforaphane, Cd, anthocyanins, flavonoid, 2-propenyl-glucosinolate.
- Total chemicals
- 60
- Scientific sources
- 65
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| sulforaphane | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Cd | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthocyanins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-propenyl-glucosinolate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 9-Octadecenamide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| As | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cr | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DPPH | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fe | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Brassica oleracea has 13 reported activities identified across 27 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antifungal, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 27
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| Antibacterial | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticoagulant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cancer-Preventive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Brassica oleracea has 15 reported medicinal uses identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, Candida albicans, Candida glabrata, ER stress, Liver cancer.
- Total uses
- 15
- Scientific sources
- 17
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida glabrata | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ER stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Liver cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aflatoxin B1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| osteoporosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| osteoporotic fractures | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |