Cymbaria mongolica
Cymbaria mongolica, commonly known as the Mongolian Star-herb, is a resilient perennial prized in traditional pharmacology. Native to the high-altitude steppes, this botanical specimen contains unique bioactive compounds. It is frequently utilized to support respiratory health and reduce inflammation, offering a natural remedy rooted in ancient herbal wisdom.
- Scientific name: Cymbaria mongolica
- Family: Orobanchaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Lamiales and the family Orobanchaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Cymbariia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Orobanchaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cymbaria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cymbaria mongolica, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is most frequently called 蒙古芯芭 (zh), 蒙古芯芭 (zh-cn), or 蒙古芯芭 (zh-tw). It is also simply referred to as 芯芭 (zh) and is sometimes known by the descriptive name 光药大黄花 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 蒙古芯芭 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 蒙古芯芭 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 蒙古芯芭 | Wikidata |
| zh | 芯芭 | Wikidata |
| zh | 光药大黄花 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across specific regions within China. It can be found growing in the vast landscapes of Inner Mongolia. Additionally, its presence extends into the North-Central part of the country. The species also inhabits the high-altitude areas of Qinghai. These distinct locations define the core geographical range of Cymbaria mongolica.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cymbaria mongolica has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4-epi-alyxialactone, gardendiol, isoboonein, mussaenin A, rehmaglutin D.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 4-epi-alyxialactone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gardendiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoboonein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mussaenin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rehmaglutin D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cymbaria mongolica has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |