Dipsacus asper
Dipsacus asper, commonly known as teasel, is a distinctive biennial herb recognized by its prickly, architectural foliage and spiked flower heads. Native to Europe, this resilient plant thrives in disturbed soils. Beyond its ornamental appeal, it holds traditional significance in folk medicine for its various therapeutic potential and ecological value.
- Scientific name: Dipsacus asper
- Family: Caprifoliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Dipsacus asper, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Dipsacales. Finally, it is a member of the family Caprifoliaceae and is situated within the genus Dipsacus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Dipsacales | WCVP |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dipsacus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Dipsacus asper, is known by various names across different languages and regions. In Azerbaijani, it is referred to as Kələkötür fırçaotu, while in Arabic, its name is ممشقة خشنة. In Chinese, the plant is identified as 川续断, which is specifically written as 川续断 in Simplified Chinese (zh-cn) and as 川續斷 in Traditional Chinese (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| az | Kələkötür fırçaotu | Wikidata |
| ar | ممشقة خشنة | Wikidata |
| zh | 川续断 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 川续断 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 川續斷 | Wikidata |
| zh | 续断 | Wikidata |
| zh | 川续断 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several distinct regions within East and Southeast Asia. In China, its presence is noted in the South-Central and Southeast territories, as well as in the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Its range extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the Assam region. Additionally, the species can be found throughout the Indo-China peninsula. Finally, its geographical reach includes the country of Myanmar.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Dipsacus asper, possesses various anatomical structures that are utilized in traditional medicinal practices. The therapeutic properties are often concentrated in the roots, which can be harvested in their entirety to ensure potency. Specifically, the root system serves as a primary source for decoctions, often requiring the extraction of the main roots to obtain the necessary active compounds. Additionally, the stem provides structural support for the plant's development, while the residual parts of stem may also be collected or processed depending on the specific medicinal preparation being used.- Total parts
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 18
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| root | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| stem | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| residual parts of stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| main roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flower | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fibrous roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fibrous root tissue | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Dipsacus asper has 39 reported phytochemicals identified across 47 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include asperosaponin VI, loganin, 3,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid, 4-caffeoylquinic acid, chlorogenic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 39
- Scientific sources
- 47
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| asperosaponin VI | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| loganin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 3,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-caffeoylquinic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| loganic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,6-dihydroxycinnamic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,4-di-O-caffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,5-di-O-caffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1-->2)-alpha-L-arabinopyranosyl hederagenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dipsacus asper has 7 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiarthritic, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antifungal, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiarthritic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dipsacus asper has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bone fractures, free radical, threatened abortion, uterine bleeding.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bone fractures | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| free radical | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| threatened abortion | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| uterine bleeding | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |