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

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 ★☆☆☆☆