Carduus thracicus
Carduus thracicus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Carduus thracicus, scientifically known as Carduus thracicus, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued for its potent therapeutic properties. Often recognized by its robust structure and spiked bracts, this species is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to support liver health, enhance digestion, and provide powerful antioxidant protection for the body.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Carduus Seminudus Var. Thracicus
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Carduus thracicusSynonyms
- Carduus seminudus var. thracicus
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. It is specifically identified by its genus, Carduus.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Carduus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant possesses a very limited and specific geographical range within the natural world. Its occurrence is documented primarily within the region of Southeastern Europe. More specifically, the species is found growing in the territory of Bulgaria. Because of this localized presence, it is considered to have a restricted distribution pattern. Consequently, finding this medicinal plant requires searching within these particular Balkan landscapes.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Carduus thracicus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include apigenin, luteolin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
apigenin
- Pharmacognosy magazine
luteolin
- Pharmacognosy magazine
Preparations
Carduus thracicus has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Extracts
- Pharmacognosy magazine