Cnidium
Cnidium, commonly known as windshield or sea fennel, is a versatile genus of medicinal herbs valued in traditional pharmacopoeia. Renowned for its potent essential oils, these plants offer significant anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and analgesic properties. Often used to treat skin ailments and respiratory issues, Cnidium remains a vital botanical resource.
- Scientific name: Cnidium
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cnidium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cnidium, is recognized by various regional names across different languages and cultures. In Chinese, it is referred to as 蛇床属, while in Kazakh, it is called Арамсәбіз. Moving through Europe, it is known as Brenndolden in German, Selernica in Polish, and jarva in Czech.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 蛇床属 | Wikidata |
| kk | Арамсәбіз | Wikidata |
| de | Brenndolden | Wikidata |
| pl | Selernica | Wikidata |
| cs | jarva | Wikidata |
| az | Yandırıcı kök | Wikidata |
| ja | ハマゼリ属 | Wikidata |
| ru | Жгун-корень | Wikidata |
| azb | یاندیریجی کؤک | Wikidata |
| be | клевяншчына | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Cnidium, possesses various parts that are utilized for their therapeutic properties. The medicinal value is often found in its specialized underground structures, specifically the roots and the rhizome, which are harvested and processed for traditional remedies. Additionally, the reproductive components, including the fruits and the seeds, contain concentrated bioactive compounds that contribute to its pharmacological profile.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cnidium has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include bergapten, byakangelicin, isobergapten, neobyakangelicin, phellopterin.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bergapten | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| byakangelicin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isobergapten | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neobyakangelicin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phellopterin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sphondin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| xanthotoxin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cnidium has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiinflammatory.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cnidium has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include edema, inflammation.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| edema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |