Chaerophyllum macropodum
Chaerophyllum macropodum, commonly known as the wild carrot or similar regional names, is a significant medicinal herb valued in traditional ethnobotany. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this plant is often utilized to treat various ailments, offering unique therapeutic potential through its diverse phytochemical properties and traditional healing applications.
- Scientific name: Chaerophyllum macropodum
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically classified within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further organized under the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Finally, the species is identified by its genus, Chaerophyllum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Chaerophyllum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Chaerophyllum macropodum, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the long-pod umbellifer, while in Spanish, it is known as la ruda de monte. In the local context of certain regions, it may also be called la ruda de monte or ruda de monte.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Chaerophyllum macropodum, exhibits a specific range across the Middle East. Its geographical presence is notably concentrated within the region of Western Asia. Specifically, the species can be found growing naturally in the country of Iran. It also occupies habitats located throughout the territory of Iraq. Furthermore, the distribution of this medicinal plant extends into Türkiye.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Chaerophyllum macropodum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include o-coumaric acid, rosmarinic acid, salicylic acid, terpinolene.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| o-coumaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rosmarinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salicylic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpinolene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Chaerophyllum macropodum has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include headache, hyperalgesia, mechanical allodynia, neuroblastoma, neuropathic pain.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| headache | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperalgesia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mechanical allodynia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neuroblastoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neuropathic pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |