Bupleurum salicifolium
Bupleurum salicifolium, commonly known as Chinese Thoroughwort, is a perennial herb highly valued in traditional medicine. Native to East Asia, it contains bioactive compounds like saikosaponins, which exhibit potent anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, and immunomodulatory properties. This resilient plant serves as a vital botanical resource for managing various systemic inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Bupleurum salicifolium
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Africa
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. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Bupleurum as the species Bupleurum salicifolium.
| 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 salicifolium, is recognized by several different common names depending on the region. In Spanish, it is frequently referred to as Anís salvaje, Anís de risco, Anis salvaje, or Anis de risco.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| es | Anís salvaje | Wikidata |
| es | Anís de risco | Wikidata |
| es | Anis salvaje | Wikidata |
| es | Anis de risco | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is specifically found within the Macaronesian region. Its primary distribution includes the Canary Islands, where it grows in unique ecological niches. Additionally, this species is also present on the island of Madeira. These specific locations represent the limited geographical range of the species. Consequently, its habitat is restricted to these distinct volcanic archipelagos.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
Chemicals
Bupleurum salicifolium has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 6,7,8-trimethoxycoumarin, betulin, bursehernin, guayadequiol, herniarin.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 6,7,8-trimethoxycoumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bursehernin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| guayadequiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| herniarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaerophyllin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| matairesinol dimethyl ether | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-hydroxyphenethyl alcohol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pluviatolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Bupleurum salicifolium has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bacillus subtilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |