Chrysosplenium
Chrysosplenium, commonly known as a versatile medicinal herb, possesses remarkable therapeutic properties valued in traditional healing. Renowned for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capabilities, this plant serves as a natural remedy for various ailments. Exploring its bioactive compounds offers fascinating insights into its potential for modern pharmacological advancements.
- Scientific name: Chrysosplenium
- Family: Saxifragaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Saxifragales. Finally, it is a member of the family Saxifragaceae and the genus Chrysospelnium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Saxifragales | WCVP |
| Family | Saxifragaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Chrysosplenium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Chrysospelnium, is referred to by various common names across different Chinese linguistic regions. In Simplified Chinese, it is identified as 金腰属 (zh-hans) or 金腰属 (zh-cn), while in Singapore, it is written as 猫眼草属 (zh-sg). In Traditional Chinese contexts, such as in Hong Kong and other regions, it is commonly known as 貓眼草屬 (zh-hk and zh-hant).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 金腰属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 貓眼草屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 貓眼草屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 金腰属 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 猫眼草属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 貓眼草屬 | Wikidata |
| pl | Śledziennica | Wikidata |
| ru | Селезёночник | Wikidata |
| hu | veselke | Wikidata |
| de | Milzkräuter | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several countries in Northern Europe. It can be found growing within the borders of Denmark and Finland. Additionally, its presence extends to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. The species is also documented to inhabit the landscapes of Norway. Consequently, its range is concentrated within these particular northern regions.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Svalbard | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Chrysosplenium has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, steroids, triterpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Chrysosplenium has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Chrysosplenium has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, hepatobiliary diseases.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cholecystitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cholelithiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatobiliary diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |