Bupleurum rigidum
Bupleurum rigidum, commonly known as "Chaihu" in traditional Chinese medicine, is a perennial herb valued for its potent therapeutic properties. Renowned for its ability to relieve stagnation and clear heat, it is frequently utilized to treat inflammatory conditions, fever, and emotional distress, making it a cornerstone of herbal pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Bupleurum rigidum
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Apiales, it is classified under the family Apiaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Bupleurum, with the species being Bupleurum rigidum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Bupleurum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Bupleurum rigidum, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Arabic, it is identified as دبيق خشن, while in Spanish, it is associated with a variety of names including Clujia basta, Hierba de las cinco venaas, Lengua de liebre, and Bupleurum paniculatum.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | دبيق خشن | Wikidata |
| es | Clujia basta | Wikidata |
| es | Hierba de las cinco venas | Wikidata |
| es | Lengua de liebre | Wikidata |
| es | Bupleurum paniculatum | Wikidata |
| es | Enoria rigida | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across the Mediterranean region. In Southwestern Europe, it can be found growing within the territories of France, Portugal, and Spain. Its range extends further east into Southeastern Europe, specifically inhabiting parts of Italy. Additionally, the species is present in Northern Africa, where it is located in Algeria. Together, these locations highlight the plant's preference for the warm climates of the Mediterranean basin.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Bupleurum rigidum, is a medicinal species where the primary part utilized for therapeutic purposes is the roots. These underground structures are highly valued in traditional medicine due to their concentrated bioactive compounds, which are often harvested and processed to create various herbal remedies. The chemical constituents found within the roots are central to the plant's pharmacological profile, making them the most critical component for its medicinal application.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Bupleurum rigidum has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include buddlejasaponin IV, 8-acetylharpagide, harpagoside, saikosaponin 1, saikosaponin 2.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| buddlejasaponin IV | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 8-acetylharpagide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| harpagoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saikosaponin 1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saikosaponin 2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scorodioside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| verbascoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Bupleurum rigidum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiinflammatory.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Bupleurum rigidum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include poliovirus type 1.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| poliovirus type 1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |