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 ★☆☆☆☆