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snow-parsley

Cnidium · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (28 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

snow-parsley, scientifically known as Cnidium, is a versatile medicinal herb celebrated in traditional practices. Renowned for its potent therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized to support circulatory health and alleviate inflammation. Its aromatic seeds and delicate foliage offer a natural approach to wellness through various holistic remedies.

Family
Apiaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Fruit · Rhizome
Common names
Snow-Parsley · Snowparsleys
Scientific synonyms
Katapsuxis · Pinasgelon

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Cnidium

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

German:

  • Brenndolden
  • Brenndolde

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Apiales, it is classified under the family Apiaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Cnidium.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Apiales
Family Apiaceae
Genus Cnidium

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse presence across various regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, it can be found growing within the territories of Austria and Germany. Its distribution also extends through the mountainous and temperate landscapes of Switzerland. Furthermore, the species is documented across the Czechia-Slovakia region. Finally, its range reaches into Southwestern Europe, specifically within France.

Region Area
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia
Middle Europe Germany
Middle Europe Switzerland
Southwestern Europe France
Southeastern Europe Albania
Southeastern Europe Bulgaria
Southeastern Europe Greece
Southeastern Europe Italy
Southeastern Europe Kriti

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Cnidium has 4 reported plant parts identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit, rhizome, root, seed.

Plant parts reported in Cnidium
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Fruit 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Rhizome 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Seed 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Fruit

  1. Journal of natural medicines

Rhizome

  1. Behavioural brain research

Root

  1. Journal of natural medicines

Seed

  1. Journal of natural medicines

Chemicals

Cnidium has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Bergapten, Byakangelicin, Isobergapten, Neobyakangelicin, Phellopterin.

Chemicals reported in Cnidium
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Bergapten 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Byakangelicin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Isobergapten 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Neobyakangelicin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Phellopterin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Sphondin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
XANTHOTOXIN 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Bergapten

  1. Journal of natural medicines

Byakangelicin

  1. Journal of natural medicines

Isobergapten

  1. Journal of natural medicines

Neobyakangelicin

  1. Journal of natural medicines

Phellopterin

  1. Journal of natural medicines

Sphondin

  1. Journal of natural medicines

XANTHOTOXIN

  1. Journal of natural medicines

Activities

Cnidium has 1 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiinflammatory.

Activities reported in Cnidium
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antiinflammatory 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antiinflammatory

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Conditions

Cnidium has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include edema, inflammation.

Conditions investigated for Cnidium
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Edema 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Inflammation 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Edema

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Inflammation

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica