Dipsacus fullonum
Dipsacus fullonum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (216 studies) · ★★★★★
Dipsacus fullonum, scientifically known as Dipsacus fullonum, is a distinctive biennial herb renowned for its striking, architectural appearance. Often called Teasel, this plant holds historical significance in traditional medicine. Its prickly seed heads and robust stems are studied for their unique bioactive properties and potential therapeutic applications.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Dipsacus fullonumDistribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across several regions within the European continent. In Northern Europe, its range extends through Denmark, Great Britain, and Ireland. Moving toward the center of the continent, it is also found throughout Middle Europe. Specifically, its distribution includes the country of Austria. Additionally, the species can be identified within the borders of Belgium.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dipsacus fullonum has 20 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CALCIUM, CHLOROGENIC ACID, Cantleyoside, FAT, IRON.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| CALCIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CHLOROGENIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cantleyoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FAT | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| IRON | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ISOVITEXIN 7-GLUCOSIDE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Iridoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Loganin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PHOSPHORUS | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| POTASSIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
CALCIUM
- Dr. Duke
CHLOROGENIC ACID
- Dr. Duke
Cantleyoside
- Dr. Duke
FAT
- Dr. Duke
IRON
- Dr. Duke
ISOVITEXIN 7-GLUCOSIDE
- Dr. Duke
Iridoids
- Dr. Duke
Loganin
- Dr. Duke
PHOSPHORUS
- Dr. Duke
POTASSIUM
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Dipsacus fullonum has 196 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Allelochemic, Allergenic, Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anemiagenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiEBV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |