Changium smyrnioides
Changium smyrnioides, commonly known as a potent medicinal herb, holds significant value in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, this plant is frequently utilized to address various ailments. Understanding its pharmacological properties and therapeutic potential offers promising insights into developing natural treatments for modern health challenges.
- Scientific name: Changium smyrnioides
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Changium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Changium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Changium smyrnioides, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese (zh), it is referred to as 明党参, 粉沙参, or 山萝卜, while in Simplified Chinese (zh-cn), it is specifically identified as 明党参, and in Traditional Chinese (zh-tw), it is written as 明黨蔘.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 明党参 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 明党参 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 明黨蔘 | Wikidata |
| zh | 粉沙参 | Wikidata |
| zh | 山萝卜 | Wikidata |
| zh | 明党参 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Changium smyrnioides, exhibits a specific range within East Asia. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the borders of China. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the South-Central regions of the country. Additionally, its distribution extends into the Southeast parts of China. These distinct areas define the known geographical footprint of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Changium smyrnioides, possesses various anatomical features that contribute to its medicinal profile. The structure begins with the underground roots, which serve to anchor the organism and absorb essential nutrients from the soil. Specifically, the single root system provides the necessary stability for the plant's growth. Above the ground, the shoot system extends upward, supporting the overall architecture of the plant. Finally, the lush leaves are spread along the stems, playing a critical role in photosynthesis and often containing the concentrated bioactive compounds used in traditional remedies.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| shoot | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Changium smyrnioides has 21 reported phytochemicals identified across 24 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include choline, mannitol, polysaccharide, 5-hydroxy-8-methoxypsoralen, Bergaptol.
- Total chemicals
- 21
- Scientific sources
- 24
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| choline | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mannitol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polysaccharide | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-hydroxy-8-methoxypsoralen | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bergaptol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| L-pyroglutamic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| P | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Se | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| amylose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bergapten | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |